CHC2D – Canadian History Since World War I, Grade 10, Academic

Prerequisite
None
Course Description
This course explores social, economic, and political developments and events and their impact on the lives of different individuals, groups, and communities, including First Nations, Métis, and Inuit individuals and communities, in Canada since 1914. Students will examine the role of conflict and cooperation in Canadian society, Canada’s evolving role within the global community, and the impact of various individuals, organizations, and events on identities, citizenship, and heritage in Canada. Students will develop an understanding of some of the political developments and government policies that have had a lasting impact on First Nations, Métis, and Inuit individuals and communities. They will develop their ability to apply the concepts of historical thinking and the historical inquiry process, including the interpretation and analysis of evidence, when investigating key issues and events in Canadian history since 1914.
Outline of Course Content
Unit | Titles |
Unit 1 | Historical Inquiry and Skill Development |
Unit 2 | Canada and The Great War |
Unit 3 | The Roaring Twenties |
Unit 4 | The Great Depression |
Unit 5 | The Second World War |
Unit 6 | The Cold War |
Unit 7 | Canadian Identity and Civil Rights Movement |
Unit 8 | 1984 to Present |