CHC2D: Canadian History Since World War (Academic)
PREREQUISITE: None
GRADE: 10 (Academic)
AVAILABILITY: Spark Asher Academy Online
THE ONTARIO CURRICULUM: Canadian and World Studies
Course Overview
This course examines the local, national, and global forces that have shaped Canada’s national identity from World War I to the present. Students will explore the challenges posed by economic, social, and technological changes and investigate the contributions of individuals and groups to Canadian culture and society during this time. They will use critical thinking and communication skills to evaluate different interpretations of the issues and events of the period and to present their own perspectives.
UNIT ONE
1914 – 1929
- Essential Question: What was Canada’s involvement in World War One and how did this event affect Canadians at the time?
Students will complete readings on various topics related to World War I, including the weapons, trench warfare, the Halifax Explosion, Canadian fighter pilots, and conscription. They will learn about the Treaty of Versailles and the different types of propaganda from the war. Additionally, students will explore the Spanish Flu, Canadian inventors from the 1920s, the Winnipeg General Strike, the Group of Seven, and the Dionne Quintuplets.
UNIT TWO
1929 – 1945
- Essential Question: How did the war leave the economies of the countries involved? What was the impact of the Great Depression in Canada?
This unit covers the Great Depression and its causes. Students will examine the rise of Nazism and World War II. They will learn about the Nazi troops’ arrival in France, the children of the Holocaust, and the role of Irene Sendler.
UNIT THREE
1945 – 1982
- Essential Question: What were the social, political, and economic changes that followed the end of World War II? What is the Cold War, and how widespread were its effects?
Students will discuss the Cold War and learn about military alliances such as NATO and NORAD. They will examine the Great Flag Debate and how Canada adopted its current flag. The unit will also cover Quebec and Canada during this period, including the October Crisis, Pierre Trudeau, and multiculturalism in Canada.
UNIT FOUR
1982 – Present
- Essential Question: How do Canadians assist in developing countries or in regions experiencing unrest? What was the impact of the War on Terror in Canada?
Students will investigate social change in Canada and national unity, focusing on the Meech Lake Accord, the Charlottetown Accord, and the 1995 Referendum. They will learn about Romeo Dallaire and the Rwandan Genocide, Terry Fox’s significance to Canadians, international political issues, the War on Terror, and Canada’s role in Afghanistan. The unit will also cover aboriginal affairs, ongoing issues within Canada, Quebec’s sovereignty, and Canada’s identity.
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