Asked by Dustin Hersh on Jun 04, 2024
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Unlike countries such as Germany,genocide has never been perpetrated against a social group in Canada.
Genocide
The deliberate and systematic extermination of a national, racial, political, or cultural group.
Social Group
A collection of individuals who interact with each other, share similar characteristics, and collectively have a sense of unity.
Canada
A country located in the northern part of North America, known for its vast landscapes, multicultural diversity, and being the second-largest country by total area.
- Identify the historical events and consequences of genocide in North America and around the world.
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Anukriti SaxenaJun 05, 2024
Final Answer :
False
Explanation :
While Canada has not committed genocide on the same scale as Germany's Holocaust, there have been genocidal acts committed against Indigenous Peoples, including forced assimilation policies such as the residential school system and the Sixties Scoop. The Canadian government has recognized these acts as genocide.
Learning Objectives
- Identify the historical events and consequences of genocide in North America and around the world.