Expert: Ron - 4/27/2005

Question
Hi

I have two questions for you. One is a common question which does not belon to any particular country's history and one for canada's history.

1. Can you give me some characteristics that might define a country's identity?
2. And can you give me the characteristics that can define canada in 1867 (the year of canada's independence?

Please answert these two question atlist answer the last question. I really need the answers. I appreciate if you can answer my question.

Thanks a lot.

Answer
Hi Farhan:

A countries identy is defined by:

1. History
2. Culture
3. Geography
4. Neighbours
5. Religion
6. Econemy

Canadian Identity in 1867

1. The war of 1812 with the USA
2. Loyalists in canada
3. French/English relationships
4. Great Britian immigration ...Irish, Scottish etc.
5. Boundless resources.
6. The need to band together to protect themselves from the USA.
7. Being British subjects