A Stronger NationA Stronger Nation

National National EmpowermentEmpowerment

Independence is an important part of Independence is an important part of national empowerment. An national empowerment. An independent nation is free to make independent nation is free to make its own decisions.its own decisions.

Canada was created in 1867, but it Canada was created in 1867, but it was not an independent nation. It was not an independent nation. It was part of the British empire and was part of the British empire and under Great Britain’s control.under Great Britain’s control.

The Canadian The Canadian government had the government had the right to make decisions right to make decisions about everyday about everyday activities needed to run activities needed to run the country, but any the country, but any decisions that might decisions that might affect the empire had to affect the empire had to be approved by the be approved by the government of Britain. government of Britain. For example, Canada’s For example, Canada’s foreign policyforeign policy was was controlled by the British controlled by the British government.government.

Foreign policy is a Foreign policy is a set of ideas that set of ideas that affects all the affects all the decisions a country decisions a country makes about its makes about its relationships with relationships with other countries, such other countries, such as who its trading as who its trading partners are and partners are and whether or not it whether or not it should go to war. In should go to war. In many ways, foreign many ways, foreign policy is key to a policy is key to a country’s country’s independence.independence.

In this unit, we will learn about the events of the In this unit, we will learn about the events of the early 20early 20thth century that got people all across century that got people all across Canada talking about the idea of independence. Canada talking about the idea of independence. It was a big issue at the time, and there were It was a big issue at the time, and there were many different opinions on the best plan of many different opinions on the best plan of action. We will also find out why Canada and action. We will also find out why Canada and Newfoundland became involved in the First World Newfoundland became involved in the First World War, and how the war affected people and War, and how the war affected people and governments.governments.

A Stronger NationA Stronger Nation In this unit we will…In this unit we will…

• Identify and describe events in the early Identify and describe events in the early 20th century that led Canada toward 20th century that led Canada toward independenceindependence

• Examine Canada’s and Newfoundland’s Examine Canada’s and Newfoundland’s participation in the First World Warparticipation in the First World War

• Explain the effects of the First World Explain the effects of the First World War on Canada and NewfoundlandWar on Canada and Newfoundland

Canada in the WorldCanada in the World What events caused Canadians to What events caused Canadians to

start discussing the idea of greater start discussing the idea of greater independence from Great Britain?independence from Great Britain?

• Read pages 260-263Read pages 260-263• Discuss the Think It Through activity at Discuss the Think It Through activity at

the bottom of page 263.the bottom of page 263.

Rethinking the EmpireRethinking the Empire

The root of imperialist is empire.The root of imperialist is empire.

Nationalism is a strong feeling of pride Nationalism is a strong feeling of pride in your country and a desire to make in your country and a desire to make your country more empowered.your country more empowered.

Read pages 264-270Read pages 264-270Complete Think It Through activity Complete Think It Through activity

(chart) on page 271.(chart) on page 271.

Think It Through (p.271)Think It Through (p.271)EventEvent Main IssueMain Issue Independence?Independence?

EventEvent Main IssueMain Issue Independence?Independence?Britain asked Britain asked Canada to send Canada to send soldiers to the soldiers to the South African South African War. Canada did War. Canada did send some send some troops.troops.

Should Canadians Should Canadians have risked their have risked their lives in a British lives in a British war?war?

Think It Through (p.271)Think It Through (p.271)

EventEvent Main IssueMain Issue Independence?Independence?Britain asked Britain asked Canada to send Canada to send soldiers to the soldiers to the South African South African War. Canada did War. Canada did send some send some troops.troops.

Should Canadians Should Canadians have risked their have risked their lives in a British lives in a British war?war?

Participating in the South Participating in the South African War helped African War helped Canadians see themselves Canadians see themselves as a separate country. as a separate country. Also, Canadian soldiers Also, Canadian soldiers earned the respect of the earned the respect of the British. The event helped British. The event helped Canada to move toward Canada to move toward greater independence. greater independence.

Think It Through (p.271)Think It Through (p.271)

EventEvent Main IssueMain Issue Independence?Independence?Britain asked Britain asked Canada to send Canada to send soldiers to the soldiers to the South African War. South African War. Canada did send Canada did send some troops.some troops.

Should Canadians Should Canadians have risked their have risked their lives in a British lives in a British war?war?

Participating in the South Participating in the South African War helped Canadians African War helped Canadians see themselves as a separate see themselves as a separate country. Also, Canadian country. Also, Canadian soldiers earned the respect of soldiers earned the respect of the British. The event helped the British. The event helped Canada to move toward Canada to move toward greater independence. greater independence.

Canada and the Canada and the United States had United States had a disagreement a disagreement over a border. over a border. Britain sided with Britain sided with the United States.the United States.

Should Britain Should Britain have sided with have sided with Canada?Canada?

EventEvent Main IssueMain Issue Independence?Independence?Britain asked Britain asked Canada to send Canada to send soldiers to the soldiers to the South African War. South African War. Canada did send Canada did send some troops.some troops.

Should Canadians Should Canadians have risked their have risked their lives in a British lives in a British war?war?

Participating in the South Participating in the South African War helped Canadians African War helped Canadians see themselves as a separate see themselves as a separate country. Also, Canadian country. Also, Canadian soldiers earned the respect of soldiers earned the respect of the British. The event helped the British. The event helped Canada to move toward Canada to move toward greater independence. greater independence.

Canada and the Canada and the United States had United States had a disagreement a disagreement over a border. over a border. Britain sided with Britain sided with the United States.the United States.

Should Britain Should Britain have sided with have sided with Canada?Canada?

Britain’s decision made more Britain’s decision made more Canadians feel that Canada Canadians feel that Canada needed to be more needed to be more independent of Britain.independent of Britain.

EventEvent Main IssueMain Issue Independence?Independence?Britain asked Britain asked Canada to send Canada to send soldiers to the soldiers to the South African War. South African War. Canada did send Canada did send some troops.some troops.

Should Canadians Should Canadians have risked their have risked their lives in a British lives in a British war?war?

Participating in the South Participating in the South African War helped Canadians African War helped Canadians see themselves as a separate see themselves as a separate country. Also, Canadian country. Also, Canadian soldiers earned the respect of soldiers earned the respect of the British. The event helped the British. The event helped Canada to move toward Canada to move toward greater independence. greater independence.

Canada and the Canada and the United States had United States had a disagreement a disagreement over a border. over a border. Britain sided with Britain sided with the United States.the United States.

Should Britain Should Britain have sided with have sided with Canada?Canada?

Britain’s decision made more Britain’s decision made more Canadians feel that Canada Canadians feel that Canada needed to be more needed to be more independent of Britain.independent of Britain.

Britain asked Britain asked Canada for money Canada for money to help build to help build warships. Canada warships. Canada bought some ships bought some ships of its own.of its own.

Should Canada Should Canada have spent have spent money to help money to help defend Britain?defend Britain?

EventEvent Main IssueMain Issue Independence?Independence?Britain asked Britain asked Canada to send Canada to send soldiers to the soldiers to the South African War. South African War. Canada did send Canada did send some troops.some troops.

Should Canadians Should Canadians have risked their have risked their lives in a British lives in a British war?war?

Participating in the South Participating in the South African War helped Canadians African War helped Canadians see themselves as a separate see themselves as a separate country. Also, Canadian country. Also, Canadian soldiers earned the respect of soldiers earned the respect of the British. The event helped the British. The event helped Canada to move toward Canada to move toward greater independence. greater independence.

Canada and the Canada and the United States had United States had a disagreement a disagreement over a border. over a border. Britain sided with Britain sided with the United States.the United States.

Should Britain Should Britain have sided with have sided with Canada?Canada?

Britain’s decision made more Britain’s decision made more Canadians feel that Canada Canadians feel that Canada needed to be more needed to be more independent of Britain.independent of Britain.

Britain asked Britain asked Canada for money Canada for money to help build to help build warships. Canada warships. Canada bought some ships bought some ships of its own.of its own.

Should Canada Should Canada have spent have spent money to help money to help defend Britain?defend Britain?

Since the navy that Canada put Since the navy that Canada put together was so small, it didn’t together was so small, it didn’t help Canada become more help Canada become more independent or strengthen its independent or strengthen its ties to Britain.ties to Britain.

Toward WarToward War How and why were Canada and How and why were Canada and

Newfoundland involved in the First Newfoundland involved in the First World War?World War?

• Read pages 273 – 277Read pages 273 – 277• Complete Think It Through activity Complete Think It Through activity

bottom of page 277.bottom of page 277.

First World War First World War Cause and Effect ChainCause and Effect Chain

Europe 1914Europe 1914

Canada and the Great WarCanada and the Great War VideoVideo

Regiments and BattalionsRegiments and Battalions A Closer Look: Who Enlisted?A Closer Look: Who Enlisted?

First Nations, Inuit, and Metis VolunteersFirst Nations, Inuit, and Metis Volunteers British-Canadian VolunteersBritish-Canadian Volunteers French-Canadian VolunteersFrench-Canadian Volunteers African-Canadian VolunteersAfrican-Canadian Volunteers Volunteers from NewfoundlandVolunteers from Newfoundland

Read pages 278-281Read pages 278-281Complete Think It Through Activity Complete Think It Through Activity on bottom of page 281.on bottom of page 281.