Chapter 11 Lesson 1 Inquiry

Inquiry

How did Canada become an independent country ?

When you do your research, focus on these questions:

• What kinds of decisions was Canada not allowed to make on its own?
• What did many Canadians think was wrong with that restriction?
• What events made Canadians feel they should be regarded as a country separate from Britain?
• What law made Canada officially independent?

1. Textbook
   
• Read pages 294 - 297.
  
  
2. Library Book
   
• Canada's Road to Independence, pages 18 - 19
  


3. Websites
• Kids.net – Statute of Westminster  
  
• Canada’s History
• The Canadian Encyclopedia
  
4. Videos
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Notebook

Click here to download, save to your Unit 11 Notebook, and complete this Statue of Westminster Worksheet while you are conducting your research to complete your inquiry.

• Click here for the printer-friendly version of the file. 

When you feel confident about the information you explored in this inquiry, complete Unit 11 Exit Pass 1 on the following page.