History of Québec & Canada : 1840-1896 : the formation of the Canadian federal system

With this collection of documents, information and activities, students describe what happened during the 1840 to 1896 period. The sections are : Act of Union — Responsible Government — Irish Immigration — French Canadian Migration — The Role of the Catholic Church — Industrialization – Capitalism and Changes — Changes in Timber, Farm and Dairy Industries — Causes of Confederation — British North America – Conferences & Debates — British North America Act – Situating new provinces, and division of powers — Red River and Northwest Rebellions — Women in Victorian Canada.