Canada
Definition
A country in North America, located to the north of the United States. It was first explored by Europeans in the late 15th century and later colonized by both the French and British.
Analogy
Think of Canada as a large house with many rooms (provinces and territories). Each room has its own unique features but they all contribute to making up the whole house. Similarly, each province or territory in Canada has its own unique culture, geography, and economy but they all come together to form one unified country.
Related terms
Province: A principal administrative division of certain countries or empires. In context of Canada, it's similar to states in US.
British North America Act (1867): An act of British Parliament which united three colonies into a single country called Canada within the British Empire.
French and Indian War (1754-1763): The North American conflict between Great Britain and France along with their respective Native American allies during the early colonial period.
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