PLAR History Lesson 1 Key Questions 4-5

This class introduces the topics of Women and Immigration on page 11. What were the societal expectations for women regarding employment and family roles in the early 1900s? How do these expectations differ from those today? We also introduced the Reciprocity Issue on page 12. Why was this trade agreement between the U.S. and Canada controversial? On page 13, we covered Indigenous Peoples in the early 20th century. Make sure to understand the terms "colony" and "assimilation." Who served as the head of Indian Affairs from 1913 to 1932, and why did he believe assimilation was the best policy for Indigenous peoples? On page 14, we read about Residential Schools. What were the Canadian government’s goals in establishing this system? We also completed Key Questions 4-5