Lesson Four

Lesson

A legacy is something that has been passed on by those who lived in the past. Legacies can include political structures, such as parliamentary democracy; buildings and monuments, such as houses of worship and statues or plaques; and oral histories and stories, as well as tangible artifacts. They may also include cultural traditions and celebrations.

Think of the legacy Wayne Gretzky left to hockey when he retired as a player.
What legacy did Michael Jackson leave to pop music?
Mother Teresa's legacy was the establishment of the "Missionaries of Charity" organization for the poor, orphaned, and sick in over one hundred countries
One of John A. Macdonald's legacies was the creation of the nation "Canada" from sea to sea to sea.

CHAPTER READING:
Read the following pages from Chapter Eight of the text, Exploring Globalization (as listed below) and watch the coinciding video clips that outline the various impacts of 20th Century colonialism.

You are NOT required to submit this, simply write summary notes for future study purposes.
(Warning: Due to the violent nature of these historical events, some of the video clips contain disturbing content. Select a video that you are comfortable watching)...

Genocide in Rwanda
Pages 190-193 - Rwanda - A Response to Historical Globalization
Watch the following timeline, Ghosts of Rwanda and Rwanda, Remembering the Genocide then watch one video from the PBS-Frontline site.

Apartheid in South Africa
Pages 197-198 - South Africa - Redressing Inequities

Watch the following video - Apartheid Explained
Then visit the Apartheid Museum

The Indian Act
Pages 200-201 - Legacies of the Indian Act

Watch the following video clips from Special People's Assembly and Land is Culture.

Canadian Japanese Internment
Page 199 - Legacies of Historical Globalization in Canada

Watch the following video clip - Apology to Japanese Canadians

Legacies of Slavery

Watch the following video on Modern Day Slavery

Self Check - click on the link for answers.