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In the lead up to Confederation, Canada faces the threat of American expansionism. Determined that Canada will remain independent and free, a generation of risk-takers, gold miners, cowboys and railway-men will rise to the challenge. Assignment: This video presents an overview of our final unit, "Building A Nation." When the British parliament passed the British North America Act n 1867, the Dominion of Canada was officially born. But this was only the beginning. To achieve "nationhood" this new nation had to overcome tremendous challenges. I would like you to watch this video and take notes on the following topics:
-the railway's significance/ importance
-how were the Plains Cree nearly wiped out?
*This assignment assesses Criteria B: Investigating, a criteria we have not addressed very often this year. This is a chance for many of you to improve this mark. The video is close-captioned so you can follow along and pause when necessary. *To achieve a 6-7, your notes should be thorough and DETAILED and show organization through the use of headings and sub-headings. This assignment is due in two weeks: Sunday 24 May. *As always, if there are any questions or concerns, please post them on this website by clicking on the "Comments" tab (as your question(s) may help others); otherwise, email me your assignment at: [email protected] On December 7, 1941 Japan attacked Pearl Harbor, the American naval base in Hawaii. This attack brought the war close to North America and created near panic in British Columbia and on the California coast. The first victims of this growing fear were the Japanese Canadians. About 23,000 of them, not all Canadian born, but almost all citizens, lived in British Columbia. Racism in Canada had existed for a long time, but the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor had raised it to a fever pitch. The federal government in Ottawa was repeatedly told by its officials, the RCMP and by military officers that the Japanese Canadians posed no threat. But the political pressure grew, especially from British Columbia’s representatives in federal cabinet. The government felt obliged to act. The Japanese Canadians were rounded up, deprived of their jobs and property and sent to the interior of BC or to other parts of the country. It was the most shocking violation of basic human rights in Canada during the war. -Adapted from J. L. Granatstein et al, Twentieth Century Canada, 2nd ed., Toronto McGraw-Hill Ryerson, 1986 In our third and final investigation of human rights abuses in Canada, we will examine whether the Canadian government was justified in removing thousands of Canadians of Japanese descent from Canada's west coast to the interior during WWII. * Refer to the readings in the document in the link below to complete this assignment.
https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/japanese-internment-banished-and-beyond-tears-feature
Assignment: Japanese-Canadian Internment - World War II Name Terms Define the following terms:
Questions Answer the following questions in complete sentences, remembering to provide detail, evidence and quotes to support your answers.
Examine both the immediate and long-term consequences. [10 marks] 4. Were Japanese-Canadians a genuine threat to Canadian security? Explain. [3 marks] 5. On June 29, 1984, as Japanese-Canadians campaigned for compensation, Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau remarked, "I do not see how I can apologize for some historic event to which we .....were not a party. We can regret that it happened." In a short paragraph, discuss to what extent you Agree or Disagree with his statement. Should we take responsibility for the "sins" of our ancestors? [5 marks] *As always, if there are any questions or concerns, please post them on this website by clicking on the "Comments" tab (as your question(s) may help others); otherwise, email me your assignment at: [email protected] |
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