SS 20-4 Canada's Cultural Tapestry: Settlement to Confederation

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Acadia

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A region of North America that was one of the first French settlements, located in what is now Nova Scotia.

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Act of Union

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Legislation passed in 1841 that united Upper and Lower Canada into a single political entity, the Province of Canada.

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American Revolution

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The war fought from 1775 to 1783 between Great Britain and its thirteen American colonies, resulting in the independence of the United States.

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Bilingualism

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The policy of recognizing and supporting two official languages within a country. In Canada, these languages are English and French.

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British North America Act (Constitution Act)

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Legislation passed in 1867 that established the Dominion of Canada, uniting several British colonies into a single federation.

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Confederation

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The process by which the British North American colonies of Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and the Province of Canada (later divided into Ontario and Quebec) were united into one Dominion of Canada on July 1, 1867.

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Criminal Law

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The body of law that relates to crime. It proscribes conduct perceived as threatening, harmful, or otherwise endangering to the property, health, safety, and moral welfare of people.

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Durham Report

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A report written by Lord Durham in 1839, recommending the union of Upper and Lower Canada and the introduction of responsible government.

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First Nations

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The Indigenous peoples of Canada who were one of the founding peoples of Canada.

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Lower Canada

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The southern portion of present day Québec, existing as a separate British province from 1791 to 1840.