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Title: Fighting from the Home Front - Second World War- The Crucible
 
Type: Document
Description: Synopsis of television episode about the social and economic effects that the Second World War had on Canada. Discusses the War Measures Act invoked by Prime Minister Mackenzie King in 1939. This episode is part of the "Canada: A People's History" series. Includes links to educational resources, bibliography, games, puzzles, and video clips.
Site: Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
 
Title: Van Doos: 'Put Victory First!' - Paul Triquet and Victory Loans
 
Type: Sound
Description: Major Paul Triquet, recipient of the Victoria Cross, is honoured during a Victory Loan Luncheon in 1944.
Site: Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
 
Title: Van Doos: Biography of Paul Triquet, VC
 
Type: Sound
Description: A review of the illustrious military career of Victoria Cross recipient Paul Triquet and a brief background history of his regiment, the Royal 22nd Regiment (Van Doos).
Site: Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
 
Title: Refugees on Their Own Land - Joseph Brant - A Question of Loyalties
 
Type: Document
Description: The Six Nations had stood as one for centuries. Now, as the American Revolution unfolded, they were split by the white man's war. Four of the tribes agreed to fight for the British, and the native alliance with Britain prompted a brutal response from George Washington. The Indians were driven out: their homes and crops burned, their fields and orchards laid waste, their burial grounds defiled, and prisoners taken. Chief Joseph Brant watched as his people became refugees on their own land. From the television series "Canada: A People's History." Includes links to educational resources, bibliography, games, puzzles, and video clips.
Site: Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
 
Title: Carleton Rallies - Guy Carleton Defends Quebec from American Revolutio...
 
Type: Document
Description: This excerpt from the television series "Canada: A People's History" describes the suspenseful days of November and December 1775 as Governor Guy Carleton defends the city of Quebec from the attacking American armies of Brigadier-General Richard Montgomery and Benedict Arnold. Site includes links to educational resources, bibliography, games, puzzles, and video clips.
Site: Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
 
Title: Anger in the West - The North West Rebellion
 
Type: Document
Description: In the early 1880s, the seeds of rebellion were planted as frustration grew on the Canadian prairies. Natives were starving; the Métis were losing land; and settlers felt the Canadian government was indifferent to the farmers' problems. In desperation, some tried to form alliances to strengthen their voices. From the television series "Canada: A People's History." Includes links to educational resources, bibliography, games,
Site: Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
 
Title: Battle of Saint-Eustache and Its Aftermath - Rebellion and Reform
 
Type: Document Film and Video
Description: The Battle of Saint-Eustache centered on the village church and the rebels who sought sanctuary there. This article describes the British attack on the church and the retreat of the Patriote leaders. From the television series "Canada: A People's History." Includes links to educational resources, bibliography, games, puzzles, and video clips.
Site: Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
 
Title: Preparing for Battle - Montcalm and Wolfe - Battle for a Continent
 
Type: Document
Description: General Montcalm prepares for battle against the British in Quebec City. He must deal with a medical crisis, as only 400 troops, many sick and dying, come to reinforce the French. An equally forlorn and pessimistic General Wolfe will lead the British assault on Quebec. From the television series "Canada: A People's History." Includes links to educational resources, bibliography, games, puzzles, video clips, and a biography of General Montcalm.
Site: Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
 
Title: Battle of Saint-Denis - Rebellion and Reform
 
Type: Document
Description: Describes the battle of Saint-Denis between British soldiers and "les Patriotes" of Lower Canada. This confrontation marked the beginning of civil war in Canada. From the television series "Canada: A People's History." Includes links to educational resources, bibliography, games, puzzles, and video clips.
Site: Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
 
Title: John A. Macdonald's Response - The Métis Resistance
 
Type: Document
Description: William McDougall was designated the first lieutenant governor of the North-West territories in 1869. His attempts to fill that position met with resistance from Métis inhabitants. Meanwhile, Prime Minister John A. Macdonald tried to placate Louis Riel and his provisional government by sending an emissary to the region. From the television series "Canada: A People's History." Includes links to educational resources, bibliography, games, puzzles, and video clips.
Site: Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
 
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