Grade 8 History - Creating Canada 1850-1890

Students will be assessing the impact of some of the key social, economic, and political factors, including social, economic, and/or political inequality, on various Canadians between 1850 and 1890 as well as on the creation and expansion of the Dominion of Canada. They will investigate perspectives of different groups on some significant events, developments, and/or issues that affected Canada and/or Canadians between 1850 and 1890.

Digital Resources

Explora Canada Student Search 6-12

Brainfuse

Websites

Canadian Labour History

Books on Canadian History Books on Metis Books on Immigration Books on Confederation Books on Underground Railroad