From the most intrepid explorers to the fathers of Confederation, this series of 17 half-hour episodes tells the compelling early history of our great country.
This short fiction film tells the story of John A. MacDonald’s rise to power. Canada’s first Prime Minister and one of the Fathers of the Confederation, MacDonald didn’t enjoy an easy political career. When he first shared his vision of a Dominion reaching from sea to sea – an audacious proposal regarded as uncertain even by his supporters – his opponents derided him. “The fox is out of tricks," they taunted. "Bankrupt of ideas, he offers us clouds." This film offers us a memorable flashback
Âge 11 à 18 ans
Histoire - Le Canada sous la période coloniale britannique (1764-1867)
Histoire - Le Canada, 1867-1914
Histoire et éducation à la citoyenneté - Expansion du monde industriel (les années 1800)
Histoire et éducation à la citoyenneté - Fédération canadienne (1850-1929)