The Haudenosaunee Confederacy
Six aboriginal nations that worked together to promote peace and harmony. They were given power to control some aspects of society, which was contrary to what European society believed
The Great Law of Peace
The constitution of the Haudenosaunee Confederacy that guaranteed rights of speech, religion, and rights of the individual
The Fur Trade
This promoted business between Aborignals & European settlers. It was a mutual trading relationship
The Indian Act
An act meant to assimilate Aboriginal people into white culture. The Indian Act took children away from their families and put them through many horrors such as abuse, mistreatment, and neglect. This act also took away their freedoms
The Truth & Reconciliation Commission
A process between the Canadian government and Indigenous people, aimed towards acknowledging the tragedy of Residential Schools, and create policies of justice and healing
The Red Paper
The Aboriginal peoples response to the White Paper which was another attempt at Indigenous assimilation. They wrote this response demanding a return of their traditional land and treaty ownership
Sixties Scoop
Another attempt at assimilating Indigenous peoples. Many Aboriginal children were taken away from parents who were deemed “unfit” by the Canadian government. They were then given up for adoption by families with European backgrounds
Where does Classical Liberalism find its roots?
During The Age of Enlightenment and the Renaissance, which were times where arts and scientific discovery were gaining popularity. The Protestant Reformation began protesting change, and wondered about their individual roles in society
Classical liberalism
A right wing ideology that embraces individualism, and functions with little to no government intervention
What are some common principles of Classical liberalism?
-The protection of rights and freedoms
-Economic freedom and private property
-Free Markets
-Equality of opportunity
Urbanization
The process by which people move from rural areas to cities, leading to population growth and economic development in those urban areas
The Industrial Revolution
A major transition in the British economy from agriculture and mercantilism, to a more modern industrial society driven by technology and urbanization
Adam Smith’s Book
The Wealth of Nation’s
Invisible Hand theory
A metaphor used to describe the unseen forces of self-interest that impact the free market. The Invisible Hand is always pushing businesses to do what is right. If it is ignored, it can push you out of the marketplace because of competition.
Sherman Anti-Trust Law
A U.S law that made it illegal to have monopolies or cartels. Ultimately, it prevented business activities that were deemed anti-competitive in order to keep the economy regulated
Coercion
Persuading someone to do something (eg: a boss threatening to fire their employee if they don’t work overtime)
Collusion
A secret agreement between two or more parties that ultimately prevents fair trade (eg: two gas companies agreeing to up their gas prices to the same amount to have fixed prices)
Clayton Act
An act that was passed after the Sherman Anti-Trust made unions illegal. The Clayton Act ensured labour union movements were legal as long as they were non-violent
Libertariansim
A political philosophy that incorporates far left policies (maximum individual freedom) and far right policies (free market capitalism)
Welfare State
A government system that provides a multitude of social services such as healthcare and financial aid to ensure that citizens have their basic needs met
Baron de Montesquieu
He contributed to liberalism by expressing his beliefs that all people should be treated equally, and that the government should be accountable to its citizens, with separated power into the executive legislative & judicial branches
Baron de Montesquieu’s Book
The Spirit of the Laws
Check and balance
A system in government where each branch can limit the powers of the others to prevent any one branch from having ultimate control. Checks and balances are important because they ensure power is shared and separated
Executive Branch
Canada: Consists of the Prime Minister & The Crown (governor general) who carry out and enforce laws
U.S: President, Vice President, and the cabinet
