Social Studies 7: Confederation

Enjoy this fun rap about this events of Confederation in Canada.

Scroll down to see the timeline on this site.

This lesson examines the various viewpoints and perspectives of the participants in the Confederation debates, including the voices of women, Indigenous peoples and other groups left out of the process.

Cartier, as an ally of Sir John A. Macdonald, was a key part to the Confederation talks.

This article addresses the men traditionally regarded as the Fathers of Confederation as well as other individuals that deserve consideration for their contributions.

Sir John A. Macdonald was a dominant force behind the British North America Act and the union of provinces which became Canada.

An article that discusses French-English relations in Canada from 1830 to the 1995 referendum and its aftermath.

This video describes the building of Canada's National Railway which was at the heart of Canada's growth as a nation.

Sir Sandford Fleming participated in the construction of Canada's national railroad and created the universal system of time zones.

Lessons and resources to use with students will exploring how the Canadian Confederation happened. You can bypass the signin by clicking the image.