Canadian History Presentations
Peopling of the Americas
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How people first came to the Americas is a mystery that archaeologists and scientists are continuing to investigate. One thing is certain; we do not yet have all the answers.
This presentation examines the following topics: ♦ Traditional Archaeological Theories ♦ Beringia Hypothesis ♦ The Clovis Model ♦ New Archaeological Discoveries: Meadowcroft, Monte Verde ♦ Physical Anthropology ♦ Eve of Natharon ♦ Kennewick Man ♦ Linguistics ♦ Land Route Theory ♦ Pacific Route Theory ♦ Atlantic Route Theory • SLIDES: 26 • HANDOUTS: CLOZE NOTES & REFLECTION QUESTIONS • VIDEOCLIPS: 5 CLIP TOTALLING 27 MINUTES |
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Native American Economies
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North America before European contact was a diverse and innovative place. Native Americans created technologies unique to their environment and formed complex trading networks across the continent.
This presentation examines the following topics: ♦ Farming practices ♦ Medical techniques ♦ Transportation technologies ♦ Trading networks ♦ Worldview • SLIDES: 33 • HANDOUTS: CLOZE NOTES & REFLECTION QUESTIONS |
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First Contact: Age of Exploration
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The Age of Exploration set Europe on a course towards the Modern World. New sea routes were discovered providing Western European nations with wealth that had been unheard of previously. The societies of four continents, Europe, Africa, North and South America were drastically altered.
This lesson covers the following topics: ♦ Early Trading Networks ♦ Impact of the Conquest of Constantinople ♦ Advances in Navigation ♦ Early Portuguese Explorers ♦ Christopher Columbus ♦ Spanish Empire ♦ Northern European Explorers ♦ Motivation to Explore - Gold, God, Glory ♦ Introduction of New Crops to Europe ♦ The Impact on Native Americans ♦ The Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade • SLIDES: 84 • HANDOUTS: CLOZE NOTES & REFLECTION QUESTIONS • VIDEOCLIPS: 9 CLIPS TOTALLING 56 MINUTES |
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The Fur Trade
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The fur trade brought two different worlds together and changed both forever. For Europeans, they would become incredibly wealthy and powerful. For Native Americans, their entire culture would change as they become increasingly dependant on Europeans.
This presentation examines the following topics: ♦ First Contact ♦ Samuel de Champlain ♦ Founding of New France ♦ Champlain's alliance with the Huron ♦ The Hudson's Bay Company ♦ The Voyagers ♦ The Métis ♦ The impact of contact on Native and European Societies • SLIDES: 30 • HANDOUTS: CLOZE NOTES & REFLECTION QUESTIONS • VIDEOCLIPS: 4 CLIPS TOTALLING 32 MINUTES |
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Evolution of Government in New France and New England
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The governments of the colonies of New France and New England were heavily influenced by conditions that existed back in Europe. While New France was strictly governed from France, New England enjoyed significantly more freedom as conditions in England prevented it from taking control of its colonies.
This presentation examines the following topics: ♦ Government in France: The Divine Right of Kings ♦ Settlement in New France ♦ The Seigneurial System ♦ Government in England: Magna Carta & Rule of Law ♦ Settlement in Jamestown ♦ The Mayflower and the Pilgrims ♦ Development of New England • SLIDES: 23 • HANDOUTS: CLOZE NOTES & REFLECTION QUESTIONS • VIDEOCLIPS: 5 CLIPS TOTALLING 26 MINUTES |
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The French and Indian War
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The French and Indian War would impact the lives of many different societies living in North America and would put the continent on path that would eventually define the United States and Canada.
This presentation examines the following topics: ♦ The start of the war and George Washington's involvement ♦ Relations between the Native Americans and Europeans ♦ The escalation of the War ♦ Connection to the Seven Years' War ♦ British victory ♦ The impact on the various groups involved in the War • SLIDES: 58 • HANDOUTS: CLOZE NOTES & REFLECTION QUESTIONS • VIDEOCLIPS: 13 CLIPS TOTALLING 75 MINUTES |
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The American Revolution
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The American Revolution had a profound impact on the lands that became Canada. It has been said that the American Revolution created not one but two countries. The people would would settle in British North American as a result of this war would change the course of history in North America.
This presentation examines the following topics: ♦ Reasons for the Revolution ♦ Limiting Western Settlement ♦ Taxation without Representation ♦ The Quebec Act ♦ Reasons for Quebec's Loyalty ♦ Invasion of Quebec ♦ Reasons for Nova Scotia's Loyalty ♦ Aftermath of the War ♦ United Empire Loyalists ♦ Black Loyalists ♦ The Iroquois Confederacy • SLIDES: 36 • HANDOUTS: CLOZE NOTES & REFLECTION QUESTIONS • VIDEOCLIPS: 4 CLIPS TOTALLING 22 MINUTES |
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The War of 1812
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The War of 1812 is often a forgotten war and yet it left a deep impact on the people at the time who lived on both sides of the border. For Americans it is considered the second war of independence. For the people who would become Canadians in solidified their connection to Great Britain. For Native Americans it shattered any hopes and dreams they had for independence.
This presentation examines the following topics: ♦ Lead up to the War ♦ Reasons for America Declaring War ♦ Important leaders ♦ Battle of Queenston Heights ♦ American Problems ♦ Burning of Washington ♦ Battle of Fort McHenry ♦ Treaty of Ghent ♦ Battle of New Orleans ♦ Outcomes of the War • SLIDES: 32 • HANDOUTS: CLOZE NOTES & REFLECTION QUESTIONS • VIDEOCLIPS: 5 CLIPS TOTALLING 24 MINUTES |
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