Minds On: Assessing History In your notes write down: 1 significant contribution in history 1 incredible event in history 1 tragic event in history Why do they all deserve to be remembered, even the tragic ones? Think of both the Concepts of Consequence and Ethics Minds On: Assessing History

Distraction From the Great Depression and Protecting Canadian Identity

As with the 1920’s, Canada was seeking to form its own identity despite the force of Americanization – Adopting the influence of the US Bennett set out a Royal Commission to look into Canadian broadcasting and maintaining identity

In 1936 the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) was formed This was designed to promote Canadian content It was also a unified voice to link Canadians instead of different stations across the country The CBC today is truly a multi-media platform (radio, TV, online, app, etc.) Birth of the CBC

To counter the influence of Hollywood Canadian created the National Film Board (NFB) in 1939 Its early work was largely documentary and animation, providing not only a Canadian voice but also employment The NFB

Pre-Textbook Questions: a) With your partner discuss: How would things such as movies/radio etc. be a distraction in difficult times? b) Would you like to be a celebrity? c) Also, discuss the advantages/disadvantages of being a celebrity

The Dionne Quintuplets In the depths of the Depression people were desperate for good news The Dionne Quints (5 babies) were born May 1934 and were seen as a miracle They quickly became a tourist attraction for Callander/North Bay ON We have to use the Ethical Dimension of History to judge their treatment: A fair assessment of history can give us the responsibility to remember and a means to respond The Dionne Quintuplets

Recreate the chart below and answer the questions in black in the blank part of the chart CSI Textbook pg. 56-61 Look at Evidence 3.19 and 3.20 and discuss the questions in red with a partner/group. What appears to be the goal of the government based on these sources? Look at Evidence 3.21 and 3.23 and discuss the questions in red with a partner/group. How does the idea of ‘exploitation’ relate and how do these sources compare to 3.19 and 3.20? Look at Evidence 3.26 and read the Update beside it. And discuss the question in red with a partner/group. Have they been treated according to the Ethical Dimension of History? Is the settlement sufficient?

“Million Dollar Babies” Video Clip As you watch the following clip consider what you answered for a) Would you like to be a celebrity and b) the Ethical Dimension question “Million Dollar Babies” Video Clip

In your notes write a brief response to both of these questions: Wrap Up: Big Ideas