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:
- what attracted people to the west?
- James Douglas
- John A. Macdonald and his "national dream"
- the Canadian Pacific Railway -the national railway
-the railway's significance/ importance
- Louis Riel
- indigenous resistance
-how were the Plains Cree nearly wiped out?
- indigenous treaties
- Frederick Stimson
- exploitation of Chinese labourers on the railroad
- James Ross
- the Klondike Gold Rush
- Sam Steele
*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.
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