Course Description
This course focuses on the social context of historical developments and events and how they have affected the lives of people in Canada since 1914. Students will explore interactions between various communities in Canada as well as contributions of individuals and groups to Canadian heritage and identity. Students 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 the continuing relevance of historical developments and how they have helped shape communities in present-day Canada.
Units of Study
1. Canada 1914 - 1929
2. Canada 1929 - 1945
3. Canada 1945 - 1982
4. Canada 1982 to the Present
This course focuses on the social context of historical developments and events and how they have affected the lives of people in Canada since 1914. Students will explore interactions between various communities in Canada as well as contributions of individuals and groups to Canadian heritage and identity. Students 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 the continuing relevance of historical developments and how they have helped shape communities in present-day Canada.
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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