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Grade 7 History Lessons Online
1. History: Grade 7: Early Explorations and Settlement
Around 800 A.D. the Vikings left their overcrowded countries of Norway, Denmark and Sweden to settle in England, Scotland and Ireland. Within the next century, Viking ships crossed the Atlantic in fleets to land on the shores of Greenland, Newfoundland, and Labrador. This unit examines the early history of the New World and includes Christopher Columbus, Jacques Cartier, Sieur de Roberval, the cod trade, Acadia and Samuel de Champlain.
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2. History: Grade 7: Fur Traders and Missionaries
The fur trade in New France consisted of six key elements: the Aboriginal Peoples, beavers, European fashion, the coureurs de bois, birch bark canoes and merchants. This unit discusses these elements of the fur trade along with the influence of the missionaries
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3. History: Grade 7: Organizing the Community of New France
In 1643 Louis XIV became the king of France at the tender age of five. One of the first things he tried to do after his coronation in 1661 was to take back control from the fur merchants. This unit discusses the new system of government that King Louis XIV established as well as key settlements, issues and historical figures.
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42 Online Lesson Worksheets
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4. History: Grade 7: Everyday Life in New France
This history unit examines everyday life in New France with a focus on rural life and city life, and the role of women and the Church.
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18 Online Lesson Worksheets
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5. History: Grade 7: Strategies Used by Early Settlers
Pioneers faced many hardships in the New World. To cope with these hardships, they needed patience, determination and a variety of survival skills. This unit highlights the many hardships that pioneers faced, the skills necessary for survival and the development of roads and canals.
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18 Online Lesson Worksheets
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6. History: Grade 7: War of 1812
In 1812, war was raging between England and France. The British government called most of its soldiers in Canada back to defend England against Napoleon. That left six battalions of 4,000 men to defend the new settlements. American, having just beaten England in the War of 1776, set their sights on Canada, recognizing their vulnerability. This unit highlights the efforts of General Sir Isaac Brock, General Wade Hampton, Tecumseh, Laura Secord, President Madison, President Jackson and others. It also discusses 10 key battles, the burning of the White House, and the Treaty of Ghent.
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18 Online Lesson Worksheets
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