Shaping Nationalism

1. Shaping Nationalism Paris Riots 2:00 Read and Review Figure 2-1 and its Caption on Page 40 What are the main differences between the rebellions of 1789 and 2005? Is rebelling an acceptable course of action if people are unhappy with their government? Is rioting? What good may come out of rebelling? What harm can it do?

2. Shaping Nationalism Read the top of page 41 With a partner, respond to the questions in writing Read Looking Ahead

3. What Are Some Factors That Shape Nationalism? Record the ideas of both Revolution and Republic into your notes Has there ever been a revolution in Canada? Canada came into being as a democracy, so a revolution was not required to establish people’s rights, freedoms and power. How has that shaped the country’s development as a nation? What are some of the advantages of living in a republic as opposed to a monarchy? What are some disadvantages?

4. What Are Some Factors That Shape Nationalism? Read the first three paragraphs on page 42 Respond to the Activity in writing Read the rest of page 42 What changes have taken place between these pictures?

5. Historical Factors That Shaped French Nationalism: Storming the Bastille Read page 43 and complete the handout – Complete the Activity

6. And Finally… Begin a list of terms from this chapter, which include… Any term/phrase/concept that would be considered important in helping you with your … E-Zine Any suggestions as to what you should include?

7. It’s Movie Time! 123 Minutes

8. Social Factors That Shaped French Nationalism What factors play a role in what you can become in life? In pre-revolutionary France, most people’s roles were determined before they were born. The son or daughter of a commoner – a peasant, labourer or businessperson – was likely to remain a commoner all his or her life How would this make you feel? Having your life predetermined, is a social factor that contributed to the French Revolution

9. Social Factors That Shaped French Nationalism With a partner, read pages 44-45 When done, complete a response for the question below If you had been a French commoner, how might this cartoon have influenced your ideas? Review the caption of this 1789 political cartoon on page 44

10. Social Factors That Shaped French Nationalism ?????????? ?????????? Economic Factors Complete the Activity on page 45 (Be sure to use a new sheet of paper) Add to your web by including the following four other factors (Leave plenty of room to write!) Social Factors Geographic Factors ?????????? People’s New Sense of French Nationalism Political Factors Outside Threats/ Reign of Terror

11. Factors That Shaped French Nationalism Get into groups of four… • Momentarily, you will be numbered off onethroughfour. Each of you will go to one of the four assigned EXPERT groups and complete your assigned factor. You will be working toward adding to the web you just started. Make notes on how the factor affected French Nationalism. You will have approximately 15-20 minutes to do this. • #1 – Economic Factors (Page 46) • #2 – Geographic Factors (Page 48) • #3 – Political Factors (Page 49) • #4 – Outside Threats/Reign of Terror (Page 50) • When finished, return to your original group of four and share your EXPERTISE with your other three group members. They will do the same for you. When you are done, your web WILL be filled in and complete.

12. Picturing the Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen Read both of the declarations on page 50 After reviewing page 49, what Canadian photographs could you use instead of these ones from France? Were you surprised that the author of the second declaration was executed because of her views?

13. What Are Some Factors That Shape Nationalism? In a short paragraph, explain the factors that resulted in the changes between these two paintings

14. And Finally… Continue with your list of terms from this chapter, which include… Any term/phrase/concept that would be considered important in helping you with your … E-Zine Any suggestions as to what you should include?

15. Factors That Shape Nationalism After being put into one of four groups, respond to the following: Group 1: Jot down names of Canadians that are looked up to and why they are looked up to Group 2: Make a list of important events that create a shared memory in Canada (for example a recent Olympic performance) Group 3: Record any sayings, slogans or music (lyrics) that may have played a role in shaping Canadian identity (Eh…?) Group 4: Record examples of clothing or symbols that are uniquely Canadian So what are some factors that have shaped Canadian nationalism? Famous People Important Events National Songs/Anthems Canadian Clothing Canadian Flag / The Color Red / Other Logos…

16. How Have People Responded to Some Factors That Shape Nationalism? Read page 51, including Voices and both picture captions Take point-form notes as you read Nationalism and Remembering Record stories, events, slogans and other factors that have contributed to French nationalism Some of the factors… Capturing the Bastille The Slogan “Liberte, Egalite, Fraternite!” The Marching Song “La Marseillaise” Red, White and Blue Cockades

17. Changes in National Identities Read page 54 Read the caption of Figure 2-20 Mange du kebab How has French national identity changed? How is Canada’s national identity changed or how is it presently changing? Does any of this change affect your lives?

18. Does the ban on headscarves violate France’s national ideals of liberty, equality and brotherhood? Review/Reread page 54 The left-hand side of the class will take the Yes side The right-hand side of the class will take the No side. Each side will prepare up to five arguments Discuss

19. And Finally… Continue with your list of terms from this chapter, which include… Any term/phrase/concept that would be considered important in helping you with your … E-Zine Any suggestions as to what you should include?

20. Canadian Railway Trilogy Listen to Gordon Lightfoot and follow along with the Lyrics How does Lightfoot describe Canada before the railroad was constructed? How would life change when the railroad was finished? Who built the railway? What was the work like? How might the lyrics change if they were written from the perspective of First Nations or Métis people? From the point of view of a Chinese worker? Read page 55, including the Activity

21. Challenging Canadian Myths “History is written by the victors “ What is meant by this quote? Read the top of page 56 What traditions/holidays do we or have we shared with Great Britain? Our Flag (until 1965) Boxing Day Thanksgiving Victoria Day

22. Some Perspectives on NationalismWithin Canada Use this handout to complete the following: Individually, read page 57 and using the first column of the chart, record important points about First Nations and Métis views on nation and nationalism Continue by reading pages 58 and 59 Use the second and third columns to record important points on Inuit and Quebecois views on nation and nationalism Whose stories have been excluded in Canada? Whose stories have been dominated? Has the balance shifted? How? Why?

23. Now… Complete your list of terms from this chapter, which include… Any term/phrase/concept that would be considered important in helping you with your … E-Zine Any suggestions as to what you should include?

24. Skill Builder to Your Challenge At the end of Chapter One, you were to create a name for your magazine and a headline – If this is not complete, you are to do this first! The class will be going to the library to work on part two of your Challenge There are not enough computers for everyone, so pair up and take turns! With one or two others, work through the Steps on page 61 Visuals and Quotations The steps on page 39 are to be completed prior to the steps on page 61!