Unit 1
Development of Canada From 1840-1867
Lesson 3
Inquiry: What was British North America like prior to 1867?
Research your topic and create a visual presentation. You will present your work to the class.
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Topics
Canada East (Dryden)
Canada West (Evi)
New Brunswick (Alex, Nadia)
Newfoundland (Nour, Zara)
Nova Scotia (Allison)
Prince Edward Island (Sophia)
Rupert's Land (Paisley)
North-Western Territory (Rachel)
British Columbia and Vancouver Island (Owen)
Questions to Answer
Describe this region and its people during the time period of 1840-1867 (e.g. cultural background, population, geographic location, etc...)
What economic resources would this colony bring to a union of the colonies (e.g. food, natural resources, labour force, etc.)?
Who are the important people from this colony during this time period? What important events occurred here during this time period?
Success Criteria
My historical information is relevant to my topic and I have reported it accurately in my own words.
I have answered all of the questions and created a visual presentation that includes pictures and text.
I have used a variety of sources to gather my information.
I have practiced my presentation and am able to communicate the main points without reading off of the screen.