Canada and U.S. Multiculturalism and Citizenship

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Why are English and French the official languages of Canada?

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France and England (Great Britain) colonized areas in Canada.

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What does bilingual mean?

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Being able to speak two languages fluently

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What does Multicultural mean?

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A society with many different ethnic or national cultures interacting freely and differences of cultural practices are tolerated out of respect.

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Why is Canada considered a multicultural society?

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Half the population is of French or British descent, another 15% is European, 6% have African or Asian backgrounds and 2% have first nations backgrounds.

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Why is the United States considered a multicultural society?

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Immigrants from all over moved to the U.S. creating lively neighborhoods and bringing with them their culture.

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What are some cultural contributions of immigrant groups to the culture of United States?

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New languages, religious practices, new art, music and dance.

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What are some cultural contributions of immigrant groups to the culture of Canada?

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New languages, religious practices, new art, music and dance and sports.

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What are mandatory duties of a United States citizen?

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Following the laws, serving on a jury.

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What are voluntary duties of a United States citizen?

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Voting, participate in local government, attending school board meetings.

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Why is it important for citizens in a limited government to uphold their civic roles and responsibilities?

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To make sure government leaders are responsible for their decisions and actions.