The focus of Socials 9 is Europe and North America between 1500 and 1867. The curriculum centers on North American geographic regions, aboriginal peoples, their relationship with Europeans and their combined impact on Canada’s development. As well, the course examines Canada’s political and legal roots: colonialism, nationalism, imperialism and the role of revolutions in England, France, America and the Industrial Revolution in shaping Canadian systems.

Evaluation is based on a balance of class work and home assignments, projects and research papers, oral presentations and tests and quizzes.