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 * ==== **Socials 9H** ==== || ==== **Socials 10H** ==== ||
 * 1. **The Modern Age** **–** Humanism and the birth of logic, reason, new technologies and the end of the Dark Ages.

2. **English Civil War** **–** England’s tyrannical government is overthrown, leading to the birth of democracy in Europe.

3. **French Revolution** **–** Philosophers and journalists give voice to revolutionary ideals that take over Paris and ignite revolutions on either side of the Atlantic.

4. **The Napoleonic Era** – Study of the French General picks up at the end of the French Revolution, and studies the triumph and folly of the notable hero-turned-dictator.

5. **Industrial Revolution** **–** The boom in production of textiles and concentration of labour continues to this day around the world.

6. **Regional Geography of North America** – We will look at the various regions of North America, introducing the basics of the study of geography, linking each region with the aboriginal groups native to each.

7. **First Peoples of North America** – We will look at the contrast of lifestyles and ecosystems lived prior and following European contact up to current times.

8. **Arrival in Canada** – Early forms of European settlement will be studied, as well as conflict and early colonial government.

9. **Canada Moves West –** Students are introduced to the Hudson’s Bay Company & Northwest Company as rivals shaping the North American economy.

10. **The American Revolution & British North America** - As the culmination of Socials 9, we will look at the American War of Independence and the War of 1812 as formative events in the Canadian struggle for sovereignty and democracy. || 1. **Colonies in the Wilderness (1814 – 1840)** – An introduction to the land and political structures of Upper & Lower Canada and the reforms undertaken by each.

2. **The Road to Confederation (1840 – 1867)** – The reign of Queen Victoria and attitudes, styles and pastimes of the Era as they contributed to the early nation of Canada.

3. **Geography of Western Canada**- The importance of place, and the physical regions of Canada, as well as climates, natural regions & cultural landscape.

4. **The Northwest Until 1870** – Native Peoples of the Northwest and merger of the NWC & HBC, as well as Red River Settlement begin to spark drama in the young country.

5. **The Prairies (1870 – 1896)** – The fleeing of the Métis and other First Peoples of the Northwest combat Canada’s National Dream, resulting in the Northwest Rebellion.

6. **British Columbia to 1896** – The Oregon Territory & the Colony of Vancouver Island, Caribou Gold Rush & the greater colony of British Columbia are covered against the threat of American, Russian or other invasion.

7. **The Modern Era (1896 – 1914)** – The election of Prime Minister Laurier begins the Modern Era, including a boom in railway construction, unionisation, & immigration.

8. **The Economy of British Columbia** – Economic essentials are covered, including economic sectors and regions of Canada.

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