Chapter 9 · Unit 1 · p. 38

The Crown, flags and emblems

Canadian Symbols

The Canadian Crown p. 38

400 years. The Crown has been a symbol of the Canadian state for 400 years. p. 38
Queen Victoria's. Confederation took place in 1867 during Queen Victoria's reign. p. 38
All of government, from Parliament to the courts. The Crown stands for government as a whole, from Parliament to the courts, police and Forces. p. 38
1952. She became Queen of Canada in 1952 and marked her Golden Jubilee in 2002. p. 38

Red and white. The flag uses a red-white-red pattern; red and white are Canada's national colours. p. 38
1965. The new Canadian flag was first raised in 1965. p. 38
The Royal Military College flag. It is based on the flag of Kingston's Royal Military College, founded in 1876. p. 38
The Union Jack. The Union Jack is the official Royal Flag. p. 38
1921. Red and white became the national colours in 1921. p. 38
About 100 years. The Red Ensign was the Canadian flag for about a century. p. 38

The maple leaf. The guide names the maple leaf as the most familiar Canadian symbol. p. 38
In the 1700s. Maple leaves were adopted by French Canadians in the 1700s. p. 38
On fallen soldiers' headstones. Maple leaves are carved into the headstones of fallen soldiers. p. 38

496. The lily flower is said to have been adopted in 496 and was a royal symbol for over 1,000 years. p. 38
1948. Quebec adopted its flag, based on the cross and fleur-de-lys, in 1948. p. 38

From sea to sea. The Latin motto means "from sea to sea." p. 38
England, France, Scotland and Ireland. The arms show symbols of England, France, Scotland and Ireland and red maple leaves. p. 38

Discover Canada, p. 38. MapleQuiz summary, not official text. Read this chapter on canada.ca