National Symbols
Investigating the meaning behind Canadian symbols such as the maple leaf, the beaver, and the coat of arms.
Key Questions
- 1What do Canada's national symbols represent?
- 2How were these symbols chosen?
- 3Can a symbol represent everyone in a country?
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