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Oct 28, 1500
First occupants
Forms of cultural expression are essentially the expression of ideas. They are influenced by spirituality, social relationships, respect for nature, and communications and exchange. For example, Spirituality: Shamanism, myths and legends, dreamcatchers and animalism. Social relationship: respect for elders, traditions and freedom of actions. Nature: animism and circle of life. Communication and exchange: oral traditions, song and dance and ceremonies. -
Period: Oct 28, 1500 to
Culture and current events
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The divine right of kings
King had total power. The kind could do whatever they want. The kings believed that they were chosen by god. This also describes the belief of absolutism. King Louis the 14th was gaining control in Europe but in New France they were suffering, it wasn’t developing its economy or population, and the Iroquois constantly attacked. Louis had to act: soldiers were dispatched, placed New France under the Minister of Marine. He and Louis decided to implement Royal Government in 1663. -
Catholicism / Religion in New France
The Roman Catholic faith, the pop is the leader who lives in St. Peters basilica. The church played a key role in defining morally acceptable behavior. The Church spreads its ideas by controlling education in the colony. They were the teachers and they controlled the content. Marguerite Bourgeoys was a woman who established first school. The Clergy was everywhere: For ex: Priests in charge of cure, Priests working as missionaries, Nuns working in hospitals, Nuns working in schools, and more. -
Independent spirit and the adaptability to the territory of the Canadien
When there is a huge distance between the mother country and the colony; because of this, people living in the colony start to disobey the rules of the governor and the king. For adaptability, Canadien had to adapt to the harsh climate in which they survived because they came into contact with the natives. The natives showed them everything they needed to know to get through the winter. -
Imperialism
The policy of extending the rules or authority of an empire or nation over foreign countries. Based on an empire where the mother countries political structures are imposed on the colonies. -
Liberalism
The colony demands for these rights and freedoms and equalities. Examples: Freedom of expressions, freedom of the press, and the right to vote. Diffusion of liberal ideas by means of newspapers.
Development of parliamentarism (the system of parliamentary government). British merchants and the loyalists demand for the legislative assembly and the right to vote. Louis Joseph Papineau and the patriots, they demand for more rights within the government. -
Ultramontanism
The policy of the party in the Roman Catholic Church that favors increasing and enhancing the power andauthority of the pope. Belief that the roman catholic church should have power in everyday life especially politics. Involved in education, health care and government. Church seeks to increase and extend its influence in all spheres of life. Social, political, cultural, etc -
Anti-clericalism
These people refuse the fact that the church has influence over everyday life and politics, they believe that the church should only have a religious aspect. Opposed to the influence and activities of the clergy or the church in secular or public affairs. -
Socialism
During the Great Depression, Here it is the government who has to help people get out of the great depression, they blamed capitalism for the great depression. Questioning the spread of capitalism through labour movements, student movements and in independent magazines. -
Secularism
During quiet revolution, there was a transfer of power from the Catholic Church to the government. Catholic church before 1960s had control over health care, etc, after the government took control over health care education and social services. The catholic church lost all influence over Quebec’s society. -
Cooperatism
The belief in pulling your resources and being members. Started off with farmers who would put a membership fee in order to get better rates fro their farming supplies. Also in Quebec after created financial co-ops. Birth of different groups who favoured equality and collaboration (American Unions like the Knights of Labor, the Caisses populaires, Catholic Union of Cultivators). -
Fascism
Extreme nationalism, with a dictator who rules the country. Happening in Europe during world war 2 with Adolph Hitler. Also today we still see an example of fascism happening in a place like North Korea with Kim Jung-un. -
Feminism
A movement to improve the lives of woman in society in the workplace or in the families. Also recognizing woman rights, the right to vote, to a higher education. -
Americanism
The American culture comes to quebec in the 1950s. For example, this could be anything like having an american singers songs in the presence of Quebec's society. Also any american cars or tv shows and stuff like that. -
Neo-Liberalism
This is the belief that the government should not intervene in the economy; has a laisser fair approach believes in free trade, such as NAFTA. Advocating the removal of the state in various spheres of society. Active opposition to socialist groups wanting to maintain intervention of the state. -
British imperialism
Canada is a country however they still take the same political institutions as Britain and its known as a constitutional monarchy. -
Capitalism
Economic system that encourages private ownership and investments in order to make a profit. This takes place in the 1920s after world war one, all the money the people had, they put into the stalk market. Construction of buildings by capitalists who form part of our architectural heritage. Diffusion of capitalist ideas through the mainstream press owned by businessmen. Appearance of literary works that depict economic disparities. -
Agriculturalism
The belief in traditional way of life and agricultural work, promotes rural way of life, the French language and the catholic church. Push to support farmers/farming. -
Nationalism
Canadian nationalism: English Canadians who are proud of being part of the British Empire. They will provide financial and military support to Britain. French Canadian nationalism: Is that you have an attachment to the French language and culture, also that you are not to close to Britain. Quebec nationalism: Started in the 1950s became stronger between 1960-80 all about protecting and preserving the French language and culture. -
Aboriginalism
Started in the 1970s, beliefs in protecting and preserving the natives language and culture. Claims for ancestral rights and recognition of aboriginal identity through tradition culture (writings, language, music, éducation, etc).
