Introduction - Grade 12 - World History from the 15th Century CHY-4C - LibGuides at Upper Canada Virtual Library

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This course traces major developments and events in world history since approximately 1450. Students will explore social, economic, and political changes, the historical roots of contemporary issues, and the role of conflict and cooperation in global interrelationships. They will extend their ability to apply the concepts of historical thinking and the historical inquiry process, including the interpretation and analysis of evidence, as they investigate key issues and ideas and assess societal progress or decline in world history. Turn to Page 368

Ontario Curriculum, Grades 11 and 12 / Canadian and world Studies
Ontario Curriculum document for : World History 1500=1900
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Glossary of Historical Terms
The definitions provided in this glossary are specific to the curriculum context in which the terms are used.

Canadian developments in world history context: On this date: 1497

Jean Cabot claims the Atlantic coast

Jean Cabot arrives in North America, on the Atlantic coast, which he claims on behalf of England. This discovery of Cabot aroused England's interest in the region, especially because of fishing, a region that we know today as Atlantic Canada.

How did colonial policies help shape events and developments around the world at this time?

How do they continue to play a role in the world today?

Jacques Cartier is one of the first Europeans to enter the Gulf of the St. Lawrence River. In 1535, while on his second of three voyages, Cartier hears the Iroquoian word for village, kanata, and documents the name in his journal.

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Introduction: World History since the Fifteenth Century, Grade 12 College Preparation CHY4C

This course explores key developments and events in world history since approximately 1450, with a focus on interactions within and between various regions. Students will examine social, economic, and political developments and how they have affected different peoples. Students will extend their ability to apply the concepts of historical thinking and the historical inquiry process, including the interpretation and analysis of evidence, when investigating key turning points in world history and historical forces that have shaped our world.

Goals of History – Developing a sense of time Who are we? Who came before us? How have we changed?

Students will work towards: developing an understanding of past societies, developments, and events that enables them to interpret and analyse historical, as well as current, issues; analysing how people from diverse groups have interacted and how they have changed over time; understanding the experiences of and empathizing with people in past societies; developing historical literacy skills by analysing and interpreting evidence from primary and secondary sources.

Suggested search terms for : World History

Enlightenment, social Darwinism, Marxism, historiography, nationalism, globalization

Student's will identify various careers in which the skills learned in history might be useful.

(e.g., archaeologist, archivist, curator, educator, game designer, historian, journalist, lawyer, librarian, policy analyst, political speech writer, politician, researcher)

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Oral History Interviewing Guide
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Digging Deeper: Websites for further research

Canadiana
Monographs, Serials: Periodicals, Annuals and Newspapers, Government Publications

Dictionary of Canadian Biography This link opens in a new window
Appropriate for Gr. 7-12, this French & English website gives access to historic Canadian biographies that explain the role and significance that individuals had in the settlement and development of our nation. Images, citation information, and resources for further research are available.
Access provided by Université Laval, the University of Toronto, and the Canadian Ministry of Heritage.

To explain the contributions of various individuals to Canadian society and politics during this period (e.g., Rosalie Abella, Doris Anderson, Lucien Bouchard, Thérèse Casgrain, Adrienne Clarkson, Nellie Cournoyea, Viola Desmond, Tommy Douglas, Mary Two-Axe Early, Terry Fox, Elijah Harper, Dudley Laws, René Lévesque, Peter Lougheed, Kay Macpherson, Ovide Mercredi, Brian Mulroney, Paul Okalik, Lester B. Pearson, Pierre Elliott Trudeau, Jean Vanier, Bob White, Svend Robinson), and assess their impact on identity, heritage, and/or citizenship in Canada