Beginning with Canada's aboriginal peoples, students examine the key events and people that led to Confederation and the signing of the British North American Act in 1867. Some key discussion points are: aboriginal societies; the Treaty of Paris and the impact of the American Civil War; the Charlottetown, Quebec and London Conferences; the reason for each province/territory joining Confederation; key political figures; the Famous Five; the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

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