What are some key themes in Canadian history?
Important Themes Of Canadian History
- Unit 1 – The Great War.
- 1914 – Women at War (Social)
- August 4 1914 – War Measures Act (Political)
- November 1915 – Victory Bonds (Economic)
- August 29 1917 – Military Service Act (Political)
- September 20 1917 – Wartime Elections Act (Political)
Who made Canada a people’s history?
Mark Starowicz
Canada: A People’s History is a 17-episode, 32-hour documentary television series on the history of Canada….
| Canada: A People’s History | |
|---|---|
| No. of episodes | 17 |
| Production | |
| Executive producer | Mark Starowicz |
| Camera setup | Single-camera |
Who is important to Canadian history?
List of Persons of National Historic Significance
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Frederick Carter | Father of Confederation, Prime Minister (Newfoundland, pre-Confederation) |
| George-Étienne Cartier | Father of Confederation, French-Canadian statesman |
| Jacques Cartier | Early French explorer paved way for settlement |
| Richard John Cartwright | Politician |
What is the basic history of Canada?
The British Parliament passed the British North America Act in 1867. The Dominion of Canada was officially born on July 1, 1867. Until 1982, July 1 was celebrated as “Dominion Day” to commemorate the day that Canada became a self-governing Dominion. Today it is officially known as Canada Day.
Is the Titanic Canadian?
The British passenger liner RMS Titanic, billed as the ‘unsinkable ship,’ left Southampton, England on April 10, 1912 with more than 2200 passengers on board. Four days later, the RMS Titanic struck an iceberg off the coast of Canada and sank the following day, April 15, 1912.
Why was the CBC created?
The 1930s. In 1929, the Aird Commission recommended the creation of a nationally owned broadcasting corporation. CBC/Radio-Canada was founded to counter the growing influence of American radio on Canadian airwaves.
What is CBC curio?
Launched in October 2013, Curio.ca is CBC and Radio-Canada’s online subscriber-based streaming service developed expressly for the Canadian educational community, including school boards, government ministries, universities, colleges and cégeps, and public libraries.
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