Canadian and World History

In canadian history we will be looking at Confederation. Here is a link to look at the immigration of Canada.

1. Answer the census question, “To which ethnic or cultural group did your ancestors belong?”
2. Discuss why, in response to this question, some people indicate a Canadian origin, while others with similar ancestral backgrounds do not.
3. What does it mean to be Canadian? Are Canadians different from Americans?
4. The article, “I am Canadian,” states that “ethnicity means different things to different people.” What are your definitions of ethnicity and choose one that best incorporates all your views.
5. Belonging to an ethnic group may result in advantages or disadvantages. Debate the consequences of a utopian world without ethnicity or one where ethnic distinctions cease to be made. What would be the plusses and minuses?
6. According to “I am Canadian,” some people report multiple ethnic backgrounds such as, for example, Canadian along with another ethnicity. Discuss why some ethnic groups are more likely to do this than others.