Colonies and Canada — Study Aids

British Empire — Unit #4: Canada
covers American colonial history from the age of discovery to the 20th century movement for Canadian independnece. Many interesting stories from both U.S. and Canadian colonial history are presented from the perspective of Great Britain.
[1580 to 1900]

Information Pages

These fact sheets, along with the reading assignments suggested below, provide all of the information required to prepare for the Colonies and Canada review questions.

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Canada — Summary of Events
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Canada — Characters
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Timeline of Canada — 54 B.C. to 800 A.D.
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Wars and Battles of British Empire
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Historical Maps — British America
(per map)
Outline Maps — British America
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Colonies and Canada — Lecture Notes
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Colonies and Canada — Homework Questions
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Recommended Reading

We recommend completing at least one of the following "core" reading assignments to prepare for the Colonies and Canada study questions.
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Our Empire Story   by   H. E. Marshall   126 credits
This book provides a picturesque account of the principal events in the building of the British Empire. It traces the development of the British colonies from the days of discovery and exploration through settlement and establishment of government. Included are stories of the five chief portions of the British Empire: Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, and India.

22 chapters: Lief the Son of Eric to Louis Reil


Canada: Peeps at History   by   Beatrice Home   41 credits
A concise, and nicely illustrated history of Canada. Although short and easily read, it covers all the major events in Canadian history, from the early settlements of Cartier and Champlain, to the Acadians, and the ongoing wars with the British, culminating in the fall of Quebec.

(entire book)



These supplemental reading selections can be downloaded at the links provided from the Heritage History website. See the Book Descriptions page for details about these and other books in the British Empire collection.

Book Title
Selected Chapters (# chapters)
Synge - The Reign of Queen Victoria Canadian Federation to Dominion of Canada (2)
Synge - A Book of Discovery Cabot Sails to Newfoundland to Franklin Discovers Passage (21)