7.1.3 compare and contrast diverse social and economic structures within the societies of Aboriginal, French and British peoples in pre-Confederation Canada by exploring and reflecting upon the following questions and issues:by Ashwin John
1. • What were the different ways in which Aboriginal societies were structured (i.e., Iroquois Confederacy, Ojibwa, Mi’kmaq)?
2. • How did the structures of Aboriginal societies affect decision making in each society (i.e., role and status of women, consensus building)?
3. • How was European imperialism responsible for the development of Acadia, New France and British settlements?
4. • Who were the key figures in the French exploration and settlement of North America?
5. • What roles did the Royal Government and the Catholic Church play in the social structure of New France (i.e., governor, intendant, Jesuits, religious congregations)?
6. • Who were the key figures in the British exploration and settlement of North America?
7. • What role did the British government play in the settlement of North America?