1. Unit 4: War, Rebellion & Reform 1800 to 1850 AD

2. Major Concept #1 Students will learn that England’s refusal to acknowledge America’s independence in 1783 contributed to another war between the two countries in 1812.

3. Major Skill #1 Students will learn how to compare and contrast the colonial government of Canada (1820s) with that of Westminster in England.

4. Major Value #1 Students will come to appreciate why constitutions are so important and so difficult to change.

5. Major Concept #2 Students will learn how Nova Scotians, English Canadians and French Canadians had to fight to establish democracy in their colonies.

6. Major Concept #3 Students will learn that French Canadiens loved and appreciated democracy just as much, if not more, than English Canadians.

7. Major Concept #4 Students will learn that England considered attempting to assimilate the French in the 1840s.

8. Major Concept #4 Students will learn that Nova Scotia was the first British colony to be granted responsible government.

9. Major Value #2 Students will learn appreciate how important responsible government is to keeping those in authority accountable to the people for their actions.