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Chapter 3 Building a Nation 1840 – 1867

Chapter 3 Building a Nation 1840 – 1867 . The Province of Canada. Film Reel. How many of you have seen 1 or more of the following films? Pride and Prejudice Becoming Jane Young Victoria Sherlock Holmes Pirates of the Caribbean Alice in Wonderland

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Chapter 3 Building a Nation 1840 – 1867

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  1. Chapter 3Building a Nation1840 – 1867

  2. The Province of Canada

  3. Film Reel • How many of you have seen 1 or more of the following films? • Pride and Prejudice • Becoming Jane • Young Victoria • Sherlock Holmes • Pirates of the Caribbean • Alice in Wonderland • What the films have in common is that they are set during the Victorian Era. • What was life like under the Victorian Era?

  4. Queen Victoria1837 - 1901 • She came to the throne in 1837, while still in her teens. • Her tastes, values, and behaviors set the standards for many British subjects, including Canadians . • The Victorians had what we call “attitude”, being sure of themselves and having few doubts about their values and beliefs. Victorian society was distinctly Christian and placed a great value on morality. • The British Empire grew militarily and expanded the British Empire around the world. New discoveries in medicine, science, and technology were almost reported daily.

  5. Quick Facts about the Queen • First monarch to use trains for travel • Longest reign in British history – 63 years • Married her first cousin Prince Albert, had 9 children • Had a gift for drawing and painting • Her upbringing was extremely isolated and her mother was very protective • She set the standard for brides to wear white lace dresses at their wedding. • Associated with an age of industrialization expansion, economic progress and empire

  6. Victorian Attitudes and Values • Queen Victoria influenced people’s morals, values, behaviors and tastes. • Her era was very optimistic, as the empire continued to grow and become more powerful. • The class system and the Church were very important during this time. • The obsession with status is reflected in the buildings, clothing, and furnishing of the time. • Many Canadians still considered themselves to be British and therefore were strongly influenced by Victoria.

  7. Becoming Jane – Dance Clip: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qfZm5rfQP7o&feature=related

  8. WealthyAttire • Men wore long jackets and high, stiff collars • Women wore long dresses made of the finest cloth with high collars to protect their skin from the sun. • Parasol (fancy umbrella) and broad brimmed hats were used for the same purpose. • A tan was a sign that a person worked outdoors, therefore, lower class • Even houses and living rooms were elaborately made up.

  9. Victorian Leisure & Parlour Games • Victorians liked to be entertained. With no tv, radio, movies, recorded music etc. people relied on alternate ways to entertain themselves – Parlour Games. • Many have been passed down through the generations: • O’Grady Says • Musical Chairs • The Laughing Game • My Grandmother’s Trunk • 20 Questions http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WWnB2-UW4YQ&feature=related • Blood sports: dog-and-bull fighting & bare–knuckle boxing drew many spectators. • Boxing was very brutal until rules were established in 1860 (gloves, limited rounds etc) • Sherlock Holmes: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BMW5rPU_vY4

  10. Yesterday and Today What has changed and what has stayed the same?

  11. In the Library • With a partner, you will be assigned one of the Victorian topics to research. Use your textbook and the internet for assistance. • Then create 2 PowerPoint slides with your information. • 1 slide on Victorian Era & 1 slide on Current Day • Your slides must include • Name • Title – topic (ex: Victorian Era Architecture) • 2 visuals minimum • 4-6 bullet points on your topic. • Email your Slide(s) to riglietti@acrss.org by end of class.

  12. Medical Discoveries & BreakthroughsBy the Duchess of Cambridge • Many people died after receiving medical treatment because doctors didn’t know anything about bacteria and infection • Thought bacteria was insect eggs when looked at under a microscope • 1857 – Louis Pasteur theorized bacteria caused many illnesses, including anthrax, cholera, and rabies • Process of Pasteurization – heating food or liquid to kill bacteria – was named after him • Carbolic acid was used as an antiseptic and vaccinated many people and animals

  13. Medical Discoveries and Breakthroughs of Today Safe Stem Cells • Researchers have found a way to safely generate adult stem cells to be used in the future to potentially reverse damage caused by disease or injury.

  14. Yesterday and Today • General Attitudes and Values p. 86-87 • Women’s Clothing • Men’s Clothing • Architecture/Houses • Medical Discoveries & Breakthroughs p. 88-89 • Common Diseases & Surgical Procedures p. 88-89 • Leisure Activities p. 89-90 • Transportation Technology p. 90 • Victorian Media p. 91-92

  15. Research Links • The Victorian Station • http://www.victorianstation.com/lifestylemenu.htm • The Victorian Web • http://www.victorianweb.org/

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