HIST 102: Canada Since Confederation

Prof. Anjali Malhotra

Spring Term 2023
The Industrial Revolution: How did the Industrial Revolution in Canada impact women and
the Indigenous?

Access the Canvas Modules: Week 2: The Effects of Industrialization on

the Indigenous and Women on the Margins

What are the three major principles aid out by the Canadian government in the Indian Act,
1867?
Explain each one in your own words.

Access this link:

https://opentextbc.ca/indigenizationfoundations/chapter/the-indian-act/

After reading about the Indian Act, what kinds of changes did it introduce to the
Indigenous ways of life over time?

List and explain in your own words at least three-four different changes

What does Suffrage mean?

What does Emmeline Pankhirst have to do with Suffrage?

HIST 102: Canada Since Confederation
Prof. Anjali Malhotra
Spring Term 2023
The Industrial Revolution: How did the Industrial Revolution in Canada impact women and
the Indigenous?

Access the visual map: Woman’s Suffrage in Canada

What was Woman’s Suffrage in Canada, and how did Industrialization change
women’s circumstances? Did women experience changes for their
advancement and progress?

Reflect and Discuss as a group and class: While Canada was impacted by the
Industrial Revolution which introduced many changes across society, did
Industrialization make life better or worse for Indigenous and women in Canada?
Explain your answer with reasons. Give examples.

Imagine you are a speaker at a conference, what would say if had to address the
public as being in favor of, or against Industrialization? Choose one side, and
then come up with a few point