The year is 1841 and the Act of Union has just been signed. The last four or five years have been very chaotic in the Canadas and now that the rebellions, the Durham Report, and the Act of Union are in the past, it is time to look back and create a commemorative magazine about this important time in Canadian history.
In this assignment, you will create a magazine that will touch on all of the important aspects of this time period including:
1. A timeline of events 1837-1841
2. An interview with an important figures such as Mackenzie, Papineau, Gourlay or Durham
3. A Political cartoon
4. A Propaganda poster OR a Wanted Poster (Wanted Poster generator)
5. A Report on an event (journalistic facts - no opinion)
- Mackenzie’s March down Yonge Street
- St. Eustache
- What happened to the rebels in the end?
7. An Editorial (you must express an opinion):
- Explanation of events from different points of view: Family Compact - Château Clique
- Explanation of events from Patriote point of view
- Differences between French and English Canadians
- Analysis of events: Why did the rebellions happen?
8. Chart explaining the difference between Responsible and Representative Governments
9. Description of Durham Report/ Act of Union
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RESOURCES
Don't forget to cite your sources
Print - Library Books, Links in assignment above.
E-books:
