First Contact French Explorers Presentation, Scaffolded Notes - Alberta 7 Social

The objective of this lesson is to introduce students to European Imperialism, the driving factors, and the motivation to colonize for various European nations, as well as the impact on Indigenous peoples.

7.1.3 - Compare and contrast diverse social and economic structures within the societies of Aboriginal, French and British peoples in pre-Confederation Canada by exploring and reflecting upon the following questions and issues: 

• What were the social and economic factors of European imperialism? (CC, I, TCC)
• In what ways did European imperialism impact the social and economic structures of Aboriginal societies? (ER, GC, PADM, TCC) 
• How was European imperialism responsible for the development of Acadia, New France and British settlements? (I, GC, PADM) - Covered mainly in discussion