Unit 2

Towards Confederation

Skill Builders Targets

Read the timeline in the chart provided.

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The bottom of the chart explains Britain’s reasons for deporting the Acadians and the fears they had about the Acadians.

In your opinion, were the British justified in their reasons and views about the Acadians?


Document: The Great Deportation
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  1. Would you like to know more about Acadian life in the 1700s? Do you wonder what pioneer life chores would be for kids your age? Do you wonder what kind of craftsmen worked in the village?

  2. Have you ever wondered what it was like to live in a fortress?
      • The Fortress of Louisbourg and the Fortress of Quebec both have fascinating histories, complete with legends and folklore.

        • Click the link to watch the video, "Rick at Louisbourg Fortress" for Rick Mercer’s humorous visit to this historic place.

        • You can read more about the fortress at the Parks Canada website. 

        • Read the case study of Fortress Quebec on page 103 of the textbook and the “Canada Today” section on page 105 of the textbook.
 



Rick at Louisbourg Fortress