Who Were These Guys?
Confederation took place on July 1st, 1867, that is the reason why we celebrate Canada Day!
The photo above are the Fathers of Confederation, the gentlemen that were responsible for the joining of the colonies of Canada to become a united country. Click on the photo and walk through the power point. YOU are going to become one of our fathers and research and write your autobiography. We will recreate this photo and on an upcoming day. You will introduce yourself and we, as a class will pose for the photo. We will be making top hats, moustaches, beards and sideburns!! Who will be John A. MacDonald?
The photo above are the Fathers of Confederation, the gentlemen that were responsible for the joining of the colonies of Canada to become a united country. Click on the photo and walk through the power point. YOU are going to become one of our fathers and research and write your autobiography. We will recreate this photo and on an upcoming day. You will introduce yourself and we, as a class will pose for the photo. We will be making top hats, moustaches, beards and sideburns!! Who will be John A. MacDonald?
Here It Is!
Well....we finally got our portraits done, check out our slide show!
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What did Canada look like before Confederation?
Before Confederation, Canada did not have 10 provinces and 3 territories, the map below was what Canada looked like pre-Confederation. Click on the map and look through some more maps.
Who Joined Confederation and When?
July 1st, 1867:The British North American colonies of New Brunswick, Nova Scotia and Canada (earlier union of Lower Canada and Upper Canada).
July 15th, 1870: Manitoba and North-Western Territory
July 1st, 1873: Prince Edward Island
March 31st, 1949: Newfoundland
July 15th, 1870: Manitoba and North-Western Territory
July 1st, 1873: Prince Edward Island
March 31st, 1949: Newfoundland
Let's Meet Them...our Fathers of Confederation!
Flip through the slideshow and meet our 'dads' and click on Sir Tilley's photo to explore a super site!
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Getting Ready for Photo Day: Make A Top Hat and Moustache!
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