Social Studies 7: Pre-Confederation

This video from the McCord Museum looks at the effects of the rebellions of 1837-1838 on the rights of French Canadians.

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

Learn what led to two French rebellions against Upper Canada in the time before Confederation.

Two politicians from Upper and Lower Canada work together to help shape democratic reforms for all of Canada (1841).

This 90 minute film explores the formation of Canada from a settler point of view.

This video from the McCord Museum explains how Acadians became more involved in politics and demanded their rights to property, language and religion.

This timeline of the Acadians spans 400 years, starting in the early 1600's. Learn how Acadians have worked to maintain their unique language and culture.

A short history of the Acadians, descendants of early French settlers, who arrived in Nova Scotia in 1604 and built a distinct culture and society over generations.

This video from the McCord Museum explores the century following the 1755 expulsion of the Acadians as they relocated through Eastern Canada.

Although he could not vote himself, the people of Haldimand County overwhelmingly voted to elect Mohawk Chief John Brant, as their first representative to the Parliament of Upper Canada in 1830.

A lesson plan for grades 4-9 students from the Rupertsland Institute that explores the role of scrip Métis-Settler relationships.

Look back on the crucial stages of the Battle of the Plains of Abraham: context, preparation, siege of Quebec City and encounter.

A re-enactment of the historic battle for the Plains of Abraham, a pivotal moment in the creation of Canada

Perspectives of the British, Americans, Canadians, and Indigenous peoples of the War of 1812

Mohawk Chief John Norton and 80 Grand River warriors hold off American soldiers until reinforcements arrive.

Learn about Richard Pierpoint, a man born in Senegal who become a slave, a soldier and an amazing Canadian.

The American perspective of the War of 1812 is presented by PBS.

The War of 1812 from the perspective of Canada.

After overhearing American soldiers discussing plans for a sneak attack, Laura Secord set out on a long and treacherous journey to alert the British troops.

Learn more about immigration to Canada as you explore this timeline, from 1753 up to 2016.

A short animated video that discusses the events of the Canadian Revolution in the 1830s.

In this lesson students explore the Treaty of Niagara as a foundational relationship in the creation of Canada

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