The Development of Western Canada

1. The Development of Western Canada 1867-1885 Unit 2

2. KEY QUESTIONS 1) What was the purpose behind expanding Canada westward? 2) How did decisions made in Confederation and the writing of the BNAA affect western expansion? 3) Were the rebellions (1869-70, 1885) grounded in ‘just cause’? 4) What impact did western expansion have on the rest of Canada?

3. THE BIG QUESTIONS... Should the Canadian government have included First Nations in its plans for ‘The West’? Was it a good thing that Canada expanded west?

4. TITLE PAGE • Title: The Development of Western Canada • Pictures: • Railways • Prairie settlers • First Nations DUE: NEXT CLASS

5. Let’s Get Going! With an elbow-buddy, get a text book and open to Pgs H68- H69 Look at the three images on these pages. Choose one and discuss the questions below it.

6. Treaty negotiations • Who do you think took this photograph? • Use three words to describe the atmosphere. • 1) • 2) • 3)

7. Chinese CPR workers How might the building of the Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR) influence your decision to settle in the west? What do you know about the Chinese workers who built the CPR?

8. Klondike Gold Rush • What effect do you think the Klondike gold rush had on western Canada? • What assumptions can you draw from this picture? a) b) c)

9. People vs. Events • Which would you prefer: • To study about people? • To study about events? Explain your reasoning to your choice.

10. Looking Back Read the provided booklet titled: “Looking Back” Answer the questions under the “Think About Your Reading” title