Jacques Cartier claiming Canada for France at Gaspé in 1534.
Jacques Cartier claiming Canada for France at Gaspé in 1534.
MLA Citation
"Jaques Cartier Claims Canada for France." World History: The Modern Era,
Most Canadians are proud of their shared cultural heritage, which includes French, British, and other European influences. They also tend to be proud of their multiculturalism; ethnic groups and immigrants are generally encouraged to maintain their distinct cultures. Atlantic Canadians are often considered conservative and traditional. Regional and provincial allegiances tend to be strong among Atlantic Canadians and are often placed before national allegiance. The people of southern Ontario are generally considered to be fairly reserved and formal, while those in the western provinces and the Atlantic coast are often thought of as more open and friendly.
Life in large urban areas is usually fast-paced, whereas the pace of life in the rest of Canada tends to be more relaxed. The French people of Québec—who are known as Québécois, or Québeckers—tend to be particularly proud of their language and French heritage. Many feel that they are different from the rest of Canada and that their unique cultural institutions need to be protected.
Canadians tend to take great pride in their nationality. Despite close ties and many similarities between their nation and the United States, many Canadians emphasize that they are different from U.S. Americans in many ways. Indeed, Canadians often dislike U.S. foreign policy and the prevalence of U.S. culture throughout the world. Despite a close relationship with the United States, Canadians often see people from the United States as more aggressive and materialistic. Canadians also often feel that, in relation to U.S. Americans, they are more tolerant, community-oriented, and polite. In relation to the rest of the world, Canadians tend to see themselves as associated with humanitarianism and fairness. In general, Canadians admire people who are educated, skilled, modest, and polite.
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"Political Map." World History: The Modern Era, ABC-CLIO, 2018, worldhistory.abc-clio.com/Search/Display/311383. Accessed 12 Oct. 2018.
"Infographic of Canada." CultureGrams Online Edition, ProQuest, 2018, online.culturegrams.com/world/world_popup_infographic.php?scountryname=Canada&id=&refername=&type=World. Accessed 12 October 2018.