Unit I Globalization
What
has been Canada’s place in the community of nations, and what should
Canada’s role be?
Students will be expected to:
investigate and assess various traditional and emerging theories regarding the peopling of America.
identify traditional and emerging theories regarding human origins in the Americas [ land bridge, Pacific routes, Solutrain (North Atlantic) Aboriginal perspectives ]
explain how archaeologists and anthropologists gather and analyze evidence and develop hypothesis ( e.g., dating artifacts, beliefs, linguistics)
assess the theories based on evidence provided by archaeologists and anthropologists
analyse the effects of contact and subsequent colonization
analyse the motivations for the initiation of European expansion to North America
analyse the responses of first Nations to the European expansion ( e.g., trade, alliances )
investigate the impact of contact and expansion on European and global societies
analyse the changes in aboriginal societies as a result of colonization
analyse the role of African Labour in the colonization of the “New World”
demonstrate an understanding that Canada’s development was influenced by evolving relationships with France, Great Britain, and the USA.
analyse the changing roles of New France and Acadia in France’s global empire (1604-1763)
demonstrate an understanding of the implications of the incorporation of Quebec into Britain’s global empire
describe how Anglo-American relations affected Canada’s development (1775-1914)
analyse the impact of migration and settlement of Africans in Canada( 1700-1945 )
analyse the role played by WW I in shaping Canada’s identity
- identify and describe Canada’s various military roles and contributions in WW I
- analyse the impact of the war on Canada’s evolution from colony to nation
- explain how the war was a catalyst for societal change ( e.g., changing roles for women, minorities, children, governments, and home front )
- analyse some of the controversial decisions involving Canadians ( e.g., internments, 1917 election, racist policies, conscription )
analyse the role played by WW II in shaping Canada’s identity
- identify and describe Canada’s various military roles and contributions to the war
- analyse the impact of the war on Canada’s evolution to nationhood
- explain how the war was a catalyst for societal changes ( e.g., changing roles for women, minorities, children, governments, and home front )
- analyse some of the controversial decisions involving Canadians ( e.g., internments, Hong Kong, Dieppe, bombing of cities, the conscription crisis of 1944 )
- analyse Canada’s role regarding Jewish immigration and the Holocaust
analyse the evolution of Canada’s role in the late 20th century
- analyse Canada’s evolving relationship with the US in global issues
- explore and analyse Canada’s role in peacekeeping and peacemaking efforts around the globe
- investigate and assess Canada’s humanitarian role since 1945 ( e.g., CIDA, NGO’s, UN organizations, refugees )
- compare and evolution of Canada’s traditional and emerging relationships ( e.g, Commonwealth, Francophone, OAS, Pacific rim)