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Overall Expectations and Related Concepts of Historical Thinking
Big Ideas*
Framing Questions*
D. Canada, 1867–1945
D1. Setting the Context: analyse how various social/ cultural, economic, and political events, trends, and/or developments in Canada from 1867 to 1945 contributed to the development of the country (FOCUS ON: Continuity and Change; Historical Perspective)
Government policies as well as popular reform and cultural movements all contributed to the development of Canada during this period .
What criteria could we use to rank the impact of key events, trends, and/or developments from this period on Canadian identity?
On balance, did World War I and World War II unify or divide Canadians?
Should governments apologize and/or compensate people for past injustices?
D2. Interactions and Interdependence: analyse how various interactions at both the national and international level between 1867 and 1945 contributed to the development of Canada (FOCUS ON: Historical Significance; Cause and Consequence)
During this period, Canada’s military activities and social reform movements were major factors shaping the new nation .
D3. Diversity and Citizenship: analyse challenges facing various groups in Canada between 1867 and 1945 as well as the contributions of various groups and individuals to the development of identity, culture, and citizenship in Canada (FOCUS ON: Continuity and Change; Historical Perspective)
Immigration policies, assimilationist ideas, and regionalism in Canada led to the inclusion of some groups and exclusion of others .
E. Canada since 1945
E1. Setting the Context: analyse various social/cultural, economic, and political events, trends, and/or developments in Canada since 1945 and their impact on the development of the country (FOCUS ON: Cause and Consequence; Continuity and Change; )
International ideas, issues, and developments have presented increasing challenges to Canada’s economy, culture, and identity .
In what ways have international trends, issues, and developments helped to shape Canadian political, economic, and social policy and reform movements?
What social and political conflicts came to the fore in these decades?
Is Canada’s reputation
as a humanitarian nation merited?
How has Canadian identity changed as a result of modern immigration and multiculturalism policies?
E2. Interactions and Interdependence: analyse
how various interactions at both the national and international level since 1945 have contributed to the development of Canada, including the development of identity in Canada (FOCUS ON: Historical Significance; Continuity and Change)
As the pace of global change quickens, Canada has had to respond and change with it .
E3. Diversity and Citizenship: analyse how various individuals and groups have contributed to the development of identity, culture, and citizenship in Canada since 1945 (FOCUS ON: Continuity and Change; Historical Perspective)
During this period, multicultural and welfare state policies have helped to shape Canadian identity, at home and abroad .
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