The+People+and+Daily+Life+in+the+1800s

=First Nations Peoples in the 1800s =

We will learn more about the Peoples of the First Nations living in British North America in the 1800s, later on in this class. Remember our discussion about the 1851 and 1861 census and the different groups of people living in BNA? Read the following document or listen to the audio clip to learn a little more about the lives of the Native peoples at this time.



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= = =Everyday Life in the 1800s =

What was it like to be a boy or a girl living in BNA during the 1800s? Are roles really that different from today? Read the following document or listen to the audio note and imagine how your life might be different if you lived 150 years ago. 

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= = =Social Characteristics =

Class - the division between rich people and poor people was very distinct in BNA in the 1800s. Is this true of life in Canada today? Read the following document or listen to the audio note.

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