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BELLWORK. What is eugenics? What is “feeble-mindedness?” How did this relate to the eugenics movement in Canada? What rationale did the Canadian government give for the support of eugenics? How did Nazi Germany impact eugenics in Canada?

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BELLWORK

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  1. BELLWORK • What is eugenics? • What is “feeble-mindedness?” How did this relate to the eugenics movement in Canada? • What rationale did the Canadian government give for the support of eugenics? • How did Nazi Germany impact eugenics in Canada? • Compare/Contrast eugenics policies in Alberta & British Columbia. • THINKER: Throughout the eugenics movement, the Canadian government targeted the poor. Is this actually a genetic trait that should be limited? Why did the government do this?

  2. Group Presentations • Each group will work together to create a brief presentation on one of the expansionist theories. Your presentation should include: • An explanation of the theory • A brief summary of the primary source • A comparison with other theories • The values and limitations of the source • One discussion question to pose to the class

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