SS10 Horizons Chpt 2 (1)

SS10 – Horizons Chpt 2 (1) - The Victorians

The Victorians

Directions: Read pages 55-63 in your text Horizons: Canada Moves West

1. On a separate piece of paper, provide definitions for the following terms;

Victorian Assimilate

2. On a separate piece of paper, answer the following questions using COMPLETE SENTENCES;

a. What was Confederation and provide an example as to why it was important to the British colonists of North America. (2 mks for explanation and example)

b. Compare the differences between the Victorian immigrants and the Native peoples of Canada. (2 mks for quality or response and inclusion of examples)

c. Why are Victorians described as having an “attitude” about themselves? (2 mks for explanation and examples)

d. Opinion Question: What do you think of the “Victorians”? Be sure to BACK UP your opinion with examples.

3. Examine Fig. 2-8 on page 62 of your text. Imagine that you are a magazine editor compiling a list of fashion and décor “do’s” for trendy Victorians. Using this scene as a model, make a list of at least six “do’s”.

You will receive 3 mks for your list and 3 mks for quality and evidence of effort put into your list for a total of 6 marks.

Total: ____ / 16