Ruling Wisely? British Rule after the Conquest

Ontario Curriculum Expectations

Expectations (Grade 7 Social Studies)
History: New France

Overall Expectations
By the end of Grade 7, students will:

Specific Expectations
Understanding Concepts
By the end of Grade 7, students will:

demonstrate an understanding of economic, political, and social life in New France
describe the impact of the Treaty of Paris and the Québec Act from both the English and French points of view

History: All Above
Specific Expectations
Developing Inquiry/Research and Communication Skills
By the end of Grade 7, students will:

formulate questions to facilitate research in specific areas
analyse, synthesize, and evaluate historical information (e.g., examine historical accounts for evidence of bias)
analyse and describe conflicting points of view about a series of historical events
communicate the results of inquiries for specific purposes and audiences, using media works, oral presentations, written notes and reports, drawings, tables, charts, and graph

Expectations for Canada: History, Identity, and Culture
(Grade 12, University Preparation)

Communities: Local, National, and Global
Overall Expectations
By the end of this course, students will:

analyse the principal characteristics of the French and English colonial experiences in Canada

Specific Expectations
Colonial Canada
By the end of this course, students will:

demonstrate an understanding of colonial history as it contributed to the concept of Canada as the product of "two founding nations" (e.g., Royal Proclamation of 1763; Québec Act, 1774; Constitutional Act, 1791; Lord Durham's Report; Confederation)

Change and Continuity
Overall Expectations
By the end of this course, students will:

evaluate the extent to which Canada has been transformed into a pluralistic society

Specific Expectations
Cultural Pluralism
By the end of this course, students will:

assess whether British colonial policies were directed towards the creation of a homogeneous society in Canada (e.g., Articles of Capitulation; Treaty of Paris, 1763; Québec Act, 1774; Act of Union, 1840; nineteenth-century immigration policies)
analyse how obstacles that made it difficult for immigrants to participate fully in Canadian society (e.g., discrimination in employment, Immigration Acts, denial of the franchise, wartime discrimination and internment, stereotyping in literature and the media) have been challenged and reduced over time

Citizenship and Heritage
Overall Expectations
By the end of this course, students will:

demonstrate an understanding of the characteristics of the French presence in Canada and its contributions to Canadian identity

Specific Expectations
French-Canadian Identity
By the end of this course, students will:

describe the historical roots and modern manifestations of bilingualism and biculturalism and how events have shaped the meaning of these terms
analyse why and how the people of Québec have acted to preserve their political identity (e.g., the Rebellion in Lower Canada, the response to a balanced assembly under the Act of Union, negotiation of terms of Confederation, opposition to conscription, legislation during the Quiet Revolution)

Social, Economic, and Political Structures
Overall Expectations
By the end of this course, students will:

describe and evaluate the nature of the Canadian political system and the groups and individuals who contributed to its development

Specific Expectations
Political Structures
By the end of this course, students will:

describe the role of selected significant events and legislation in the development of the current Canadian political system (e.g., the Conquest; the Québec Act; the Constitutional Act, 1791; the Rebellions in Upper and Lower Canada; responsible government; Confederation; the Balfour Report; the Constitution Act, 1982)

Methods of Historical Inquiry
Overall Expectations
By the end of this course, students will:

demonstrate an understanding of historians' methods of locating, gathering, and organizing research materials;
critically analyse interpretations related to Canadian history, culture, and identity
communicate opinions and ideas based on effective research clearly and concisely
demonstrate an ability to think creatively, manage time efficiently, and work effectively in independent and collaborative study