Course Description
This course explores social, economic, and political developments and events and their impact on the lives of different groups in Canada since 1914. Students will examine the role of conflict and cooperation in Canadian society, Canada’s evolving role within the global community, and the impact of various individuals, organizations, and events on Canadian identity, citizenship, and heritage. They will develop their ability to apply the concepts of historical thinking and the historical inquiry process, including the interpretation and analysis of evidence, when investigating key issues and events in Canadian history since 1914.
Units of Study
1. Canada 1914 - 1929
2. Canada 1929 - 1945
3. Canada 1945 - 1982
4. Canada 1982 to the Present
This course explores social, economic, and political developments and events and their impact on the lives of different groups in Canada since 1914. Students will examine the role of conflict and cooperation in Canadian society, Canada’s evolving role within the global community, and the impact of various individuals, organizations, and events on Canadian identity, citizenship, and heritage. They will develop their ability to apply the concepts of historical thinking and the historical inquiry process, including the interpretation and analysis of evidence, when investigating key issues and events in Canadian history since 1914.
Units of Study
1. Canada 1914 - 1929
- looking backward and forward to Immigration
- Canada's Role in WWI
- The Roaring 20s
2. Canada 1929 - 1945
- The Depression Era
- Canada's Role in WWII
3. Canada 1945 - 1982
- The Cold War
- NORAD & NATO
- Korean War
- Vietnam War
4. Canada 1982 to the Present
- Fall of Communism
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