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Confederation – The Dominion of Canada Curriculum Map

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Eleven lessons help students understand the significant events, including the coalition government and the Quebec Conference, that led to the creation of the Dominion of Canada in 1867. Students will develop an understanding of the diverse groups and important individuals, such as Sir John A. Macdonald, who contributed to the formation and growth of Canada when other provinces and territories joined Confederation. 

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Lesson Topics:

Lesson One: British North America

Lesson Two: Factors Leading to Confederation

Lesson Three:  The Road to Confederation

Lesson Four: The Fathers of Confederation

Lesson Five: Manitoba, Louis Riel and the Northwest Territories

Lesson Six: British Columbia joins Confederation

Lesson Seven: Prince Edward Island and Confederation

Lesson Eight: The Yukon, Alberta & Saskatchewan join Confederation 

Lesson Nine: Newfoundland joins Confederation

Lesson Ten: Nunavut – The New Territory

Lesson Eleven: Canada Since Confederation

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