What impact did the British Empire have on Canada?

Answer 1

Primarily, Canada was removed from French control by the British, and adopted British forms of law and government. Yet there was a continued resident French culture in Quebec. Canada remained a colonial dominion for another century after the US colonies became independent. The British, although their Empire later slipped away, were able to prevent the US from expanding farther north into the North American continent. They were, however, reluctant to assert control over Alaska, which would have been a natural western addition to Canada had the US not purchased it from Russia.

Answer 2

Oh honey, the British Empire left its mark on Canada like a bad tattoo. They brought their language, legal system, and a whole lot of colonial baggage. Let's just say Canada's history has some serious British flavor, for better or for worse.

Answer 3

The British Empire had a significant impact on Canada, shaping its political, social, and economic development. British colonization led to the displacement and marginalization of Indigenous peoples, as well as the imposition of British legal and governance systems. The British also played a key role in the development of Canada's infrastructure, such as the construction of railways and the establishment of trade networks. Additionally, British influence has left a lasting legacy on Canadian culture, including the adoption of English as one of the country's official languages.

Answer 4

In effect the British Empire (as well as the French Empire) created Canada with colonisation.

Once the French ceded their Canadian territories to Britain in 1763 that was when the Canada we know today began to take shape. In 1840 an Act of Union brought the individual Lower Canada and Upper Canada into one province of Canada.

From 1867 more provinces began joining the Canadian confederation until Canada became the great nation it is today. Kaif Joglu LMFAO KAIIFF JOGLLUUU FRM WALSALL HAHA FK YA HEDS YA

Answer 5

It started with mainly the lucrative fur trade from the Hudson Bay company, and like most colonies that were founded for trade became larger and more profitable. Also it was a new front to fight the French on.

Answer 6

One big one would be our government (the Queen is our head of state)

Answer 7

They used Canada for raw materials and products. also for men to fight in wars etc

Answer 8

more people yet negartive was tht they lost profits

Answer 9

It got money, protetion from the powerful English Navy and products from other Europian countries