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Why do you think many french Canadians want to be independent from english-speaking Canadians?
This feeling of independance goes back to when the English conquered Canada (or Québec as it was then called) and took control over the population, who had for quite some time been under French monarchy. As the English tried to assimilate the French population to the English immigrants, by restricting the catholic religion, and imposing an education based on the English system, it was natural for the French-Canadians to feel as tough they were a nation apart. This feeling is still true for many.
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Did the french revolution begin in Versailles?
I think that the french revolution begin in Paris and which started with the storm of Bastille.
What do you think is the greatest legacy of the french revolution and why?
equality,liberty and fraternity.
What is a common day item taxed by the French government?
it is the bread.
Name of the King the French peasants invaded?
I think you are talking about King Louis the sixteenth. He was the king during the French revolution and was detained by the revolutionaries and later beheaded at the guillotine.
Who are the ancestors of the French?
As an ethnic group, the modern French descend from the Celts and a mix of northern ethnicities associated with what we now think of as Germans, most notably, the Franks.
What languages can Canadians speak?
Canadian and Canadian English, they also think they are French
How have western Canadians tended to accept the french languages?
Many western Canadian towns offer French Immersion and francophone classes and schools. I think this proves how Western Canadians have accepted having two National languages.
How do you think Durham's recommendations affected French speaking Canadians?
Durham's recommendations in the Report on the Affairs of British North America did not specifically address French-speaking Canadians. The findings led to the unification of Upper and Lower Canada in the Province of Canada in 1841, which ultimately laid the foundation for the Confederation of Canada in 1867. This reorganization contributed to increased political representation for French-speaking Canadians within the new federal system.
How many Canadians went to space?
i think 10 Canadians went to space and 16 missions where done.
Why do Canadians think of the us as their neighbors to the south?
Canadians think of theU.S as their neighbor to the south because Canada is no where near the equator and the U.S is near the equator. And the south is also warmer than the north. So that's why Canadians think of the U.S as their neighbor to the south.
Is France and Britain the same?
The Parliament and the Prime Minister are what makes the English and French governments similar. Both governments depend upon the legislative expertise of two houses whose membership is unequal. They also rely upon an appointed Prime Minister who is considered the government's head.
Do Canadians say mate?
No not really people think your wierd when you do it
What team did Troy Crosby play for?
i think it was the Montreal canadians
Do candians and the french candians have the same tradtions?
I think you mean English Canadians since we are all Canadian. We have some of the same traditions but the Quebecois, as we call French Canadians who live in Quebec, have many traditions not shared by English Canadians. As I am English Canadian, I am not an expert but can mention that they have food, such as tortiere and poutine, holidays such as Jean Baptiste Day, movies, music and art, as well as many cultural differences related to behaviours. They are a more Latin-based culture whereas the rest of Canada is more British historically.
How far do most Canadians live away from the us Canada border?
I think I read on Wikipedia that about 70% of Canadians live within 150km from the border.
Why do many french Canadians feel they are victims of discrimination?
I'm French Canadian, and I don't know of any French Canadians who feel they are victims of discrimination. I think this impression that people have (usually English Canadians) comes from two places. The first, which is typically misunderstood is the desire for public services in French. Francophiles (people who ONLY speak French) technically have the right to request any public service in French. Doctors, road signs, bus drivers and birth certificate forms are all examples of things that we have the legal right to access in French. While there is an abundance (perhaps an overabundance) of these in Quebec, Francophiles in other areas of the country have a much harder time accessing these things. The second, which is the more contentious of the two issues (though the first is fairly contentious among English Canadians), dates back to the First World War, in which French Canadians were promised that they would not be conscripted into a war which they felt did not concern them. Ultimately, they were conscribed like everyone else. It was the opinion of many French Canadians that the British government had done no favours for us, so why should we risk the lives of our fathers and sons for them? The same conscription crisis happened again in the Second World War, although many more French Canadian volunteered for the Second World War, seeing that it was more clearly a war of morality, versus a war of empires, which the first was. When they came back, they felt that in general, the Canadian government did not care as much about French Canadians as English Canadians, and gave us less rights. They formed a movement called the Seperatist movement, petitioning Quebecois people to pressure the government to allow Quebec to become its own country. Twice the entire country voted, and the most recent time, it was within a 5% marigin, to keep Quebec in Canada.
How many forts in the battle of Quebec did the french win?
We do not like to think of the French winning anything in that battle many but there were French Canadians fighting against the British and Canada in the Battle. But even if one considers them French neither they or the American's managed to win any forts and were driven back. 1775 was not a great year for their revolution but it did set the stage for future victories.
