Canadian Personalities

Hi, this is Amit writing a response to Assignment 7-Canadian Personalities

#3. Link to this assignment in your post and make sure to introduce each section of your post by writing the question that you are answering either in bold or in another colour.

Click here to find out about Canadian personalities

#4 Answer the following questions:
a) Which category of the Canadian Personalities interested you the most? Did you like the "we inspired", "we founded",'' we fought","we built", or "we governed" section the best? Why?

The section that fascinated me the most was "We Governed". I am interested in this section because it is significant to the history of Canada. They have formed the base of this country so that we can develop on it and become prosperous. They have united the provinces and colonies bringing us all together under the name of one country. I think we should remember them for their service to Canada. They have kindly devoted their time to make this country a better place to live. To specify exactly who I'm talking about, here are some examples; JoeySmallwood, Pierre Elliot Trudeau, Jeanne Sauve , Tommy Douglas and John A. McDonald. Each one of them are significant to the establishment of the country we know today. This is why I preferred the "We Governed" section the most.

b) Which personality interested you the most? Why? Find an image of him or her to embed and write, in your own words, a short description of him or her and why you chose that person. If you get the information from any source, you must credit it by linking to it (that includes information from the site I've asked you to look at).

The personality of John A. McDonald interested me the most. I chose this specific Prime Minister because he's someone who is very well-known. It has been so long since his existence, therefore making it even more interesting to bring up his name. Especially when we come to know how his achievements about 200 years ago, positively affect us even till today. If you search on google, you can find over 10,000 pictures of John A. McDonald. In fact, we had even completed a project this year concentrating on his National Policy. I found John A. McDonald to be a very intriguing person.
Most of us know him as the first Prime Minister of Canada, but many do not know what he has done for us. John A. McDonald was the founder of the "Great National Policy". The first part of this economic program was based on protecting the Canadian manufacturing industries. The second part included the expansion of Western Canada and the last part mentioned building a transcontinental railway. When relating back, we can all see that it links to the development of Canada. John A. McDonald led the Canadian delegation at the Charlottetown Conference, while also influencing New Brunswick and Nova Scotia to join Confederation. Later on, he also managed to get the acceptance from Prince Edwad Island. John A. McDonald had made great efforts towards expanding Canada and making us a united nation. If it weren't for our first Prime Minister, the country's condition today, would be close to indescribable!!

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c) In your post suggest three more influential Canadian personalities that could be added to the site. Why did you choose these people? Which categories would they fit into? Link to the information about each of them.

Sir Wilfrid Laurier was the seventh Prime Minister of Canada. He believed in distributing the powers evenly among all the provinces. Wilfrid wanted to connect French and English Canada so that they would merge into one large nation. He spent much of his time forming the provinces of Alberta and Saskatchewan. Sir Wilfred formed the Royal Canadian army and also mentioned free trade with the United States. He was a very respected politician in the 45 years of his career as a member of parliament. To honor Sir Wilfrid for his accomplishments, a portrait of him is displayed on the Canadian five-dollar bill. He has done many great things for this country (mentioned all above) and that is why I have chosen him. I think this personality would fit under the category of "We Governed." Click here to find out more about Sir Wilfrid Laurier.

Roberta Bondar was an astronaut, but unlike the others, she was a woman! Not only was she the first woman in space, but also the first neurologist. Besides these two occupations, Roberta was a physician, scientist, and photographer. She could also be considered a author after writing a book entitled "Touching the Earth". Roberta Bondar trained for years to reach the appropriate fitness level needed to travel in space. Robert thought that she would be considered a disgrace to all women if she backed down. Therefore, in a matter of time, she found herself up in space with five other men. After successfully completing the mission, Roberta Bondar started promoting physical fitness, environmental care and girls education in mathematics and science. The number of jobs she has done and her motivation towards young kids is what made me want to choose her. This fits under the category of "We Inspired". Click here to find out more about Roberta Bondar.

Marilyn Bell was 16 when she attempted to swim across Lake Ontario. On a September day, 1954, this young athlete was competing against a world famous long distance swimmer. During the race, her competitor dropped out, but Marilyn continued to strive towards the end. It was unbelievable, she was able to swim a whole 52 kilometers! The crowd was indeed amazed, as they had just seen the first woman to swim from New York to Toronto. Marilyn had played such an inspiring role in this story. She withstood the pain and harsh conditions, just so that she could prove her capability to those who underestimated her. Today, as a retired swimmer, Marilyn still motivates people to reach far and go beyond. I truly admire what this human being stands for. She would fit under the category of "We Inspired".Click here to find out more about Marilyn Bell.

** I have basically described the life of the three influential Canadians but at the same time I am noting why I have chosen them. My writing strategy: First I read and understand their biography, then I make up the paragraph myself. To be able to understand the story I read the biography a few more times. This way I will remember and also gain more general knowledge.

Which History-Maker did you have the most common with? Were you able to figure out the person from the clues given. What do you share with that person? What are some of the things that are different between you and that person?

Clue #1
I was born on March 3, 1890 Gravenhurst Ontario

Clue #2
I had an older sister and younger brother

Clue # 3
My first language was English, but I also learned French, Spanish and Chinese.

Clue #4
Some of my friends called me "Beth"

Clue #5
I studied medicine in Toronto at the college co-founded by my grandfather

Clue #6
I was ahead of my time when I organized a group to make quality health care free in 1936

Clue #7
I traveled throughout Canada and the United States giving speeches in support of democracy. I visited many countries in times of both war and peace.

Clue #8
Museums, schools and hospitals are named after me. Awards and scholarships are given in my memory. My face has appeared on postage stamps in Canada and in the People's Republic of China.

It turns out to be that I share the most common characteristics with Norman Bethune. I have never even heard of this person, so I was not able to guess who it was by the clues. The only place I might have heard of him is in a Time magazine.

Characteristics we have in common:

• we both have two siblings
• we believe in keeping peace
• we both like science
• we both have a nickname though different ones
• we both know many languages
  

Characteristics that we differentiate in:

• I haven't yet given speeches or lectures in support of democracy
• I don't know Chinese or Spanish as a language
• my face has not appeared on postage stamps, though it would be cool if some day it does
• No scholarships are named after me
• my birth date is in winter
• I do not like painting murals with a length equivalent to 20 walls

e) One hundred years from now, (in 2109!) imagine that students are learning about Canadian History Makers an they discover you. What will you be remembered for? How were you a Canadian History Maker? You are using your imagination, so think about some things that you would like to accomplishments of your life to look back on. Write a short profile of yourself, imagining the contributions you have made to the future of Canada. (Write as though you have live your whole life. You may be a phenomenal athlete, the first black Prime Minister, cured cancer...use your imagination!)

Amit Jain, the man to live the longest, had continuously succeeded throughout his life. His discovery for the New Dimension is beyond remarkable. An average man uses 2-3 percent capacity of their brain. Albert Einstein used a whole 10 percent. Amit Jain had used 99.675 percent capacity of his brain. This human, is no ordinary man, because he has applied himself to 6 jobs. First a scientist, during which he had discovered a plant that cures cancer. Once an author, writing upon his magnificent inventions that aid the human society. Then later on, he became a transplant & infectious disease surgeon. During his time at this occupation, Amit was able to find a cure for Emphysema. Afterward, this young gentleman transformed into a genius of engineering. He invented a 4-passenger flight machine that was affordable for an average family and fuel-efficient. For his retirement job, Amit taught at Harvard Med.. He taught the kids how to understand and interpret the problem then reach beyond the image to find the answer. Amit has left us with a message, "Don't make statues, or put pictures, or name schools after me. Though, if you do want to remember me, than keep me in your heart."