Calixa Lavallée

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/calixa-lavalle

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was Calixa Lavallée born?December 28, 1842
2. Where was Calixa Lavallée born?Province of Canada
3. What is Calixa Lavallée known for?Composition of the music for 'O Canada', the national anthem of Canada
4. What is the original composition year?1880
5. What is the official anthem year?1980

Province of Canada: A historical political entity in British North America, a precursor to modern Canada.
American Civil War: A conflict fought in the United States from 1861 to 1865 between the Union and the Confederacy.
Act of Parliament: A bill that has passed through the necessary stages in Parliament and received Royal Assent, becoming law.
National Identity: A sense of belonging to one nation, often shaped by shared culture, history, and values.