Confederation+Page

-Describe causes of Rebellions of 1837-38 -Describe consequences of Rebellions -how did the gov't structure change to benefit the people? -Compare the positions of Canada West and East, and the Maritimes -Describe the five key factors that led to Confederation (including the Charlottetown Conferences) -Assess (the success or importance of) the factors that led to the expansion of Canada to include a federation of provinces and territories
 * Learning Outcomes:**
 * c1: Describe the evolution of responsible gov't in Canada in terms of government structure and key contributing events**
 * c2: Analyse (take apart the reasons for) the political, economic, social and geographical factors that led to the development of Canada's provinces and territories**

1. rebellions in Upper and Lower Canada 2. responsible government 2. confederation 3. nationhood 4. Reciprocity Treaty 5. Quebec and Charlottetown conferences
 * Terms & Concepts:**

1. What is the reason and role for having a government? 2. What would be the challenge of having a French and English population making decisions in gov't? 3. What challenges would you predict early 19th century Canada would have in terms of its relationship with Britain and America? 4. You have been sent to Canada on behalf of the British crown to solve some of the problems the colony is having. What 2-3 recommendations would you make and why? 5. You are a leader of a prominent political party in early Canada. How would you convince your friends and enemies that joining together as a federation would help all involved?
 * Guiding Questions:**

1. Map of Early Canada /14 marks (quiz--use map to answer guiding question #3) 2. Need for Reform Activity Sheet / Results of the Rebellions (Chap 1. p. 33-39 / 39-45) [listen to podcast here, link to website []] 3. Quiz: answer guiding questions 2 in a paragraph 3. View powerpoint 5 Factors leading to Confederation & take notes 4. Quiz: answer guiding question #3 and 4 4. Leading to Confederation Activity Sheet (Chap 2, p. 47-72 and 73-78) Includes: timeline of events, political parties, responsible gov't in 1849 5. Diary and Desktop of a Father of Confederation: John A. Macdonald 6. Drive to Nationhood Newspaper Assignment or verbal-visual essay 9. View movie "National Policy" w Christopher Plummer 10. National Policy Acrostic 11. Quiz: answer guiding questin #5
 * Activities and Projects:**


 * Resources:**

Confederation Page
 * [|Canadian Confederation]
 * The National Library of Canada site provides a good overview of the issues.
 * [|Confederation for Kids]
 * A simpler version of the National Library of Canada Site.
 * [|Canadian Confederation / Quick Guide]
 * [|Canadian Confederation]
 * About.com offers resources on confederation. Be sure to look at the resources listed below the introductory text.
 * [|Canadian Confederation WWW Links]
 * This site includes sections on causes, processes, documents, and the aftermath of confederation.
 * [|Canadian Constitutional Documents]
 * [|Charlottetown Conference]