Canadian History

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Slavery and Freedom in a British Colony
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Slavery and Freedom in a British Colony

PART ONE: THE ATTIC

From: From Underground Railroad to Rebel Refuge

Chapter Two covers the history of enslavement in pre-confederation Canada, through the French, British and Portuguese presence in the areas that would become Canada. Topics discusses the lives of … 18 $1.80 Add
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Slum-Free

Slum-Free

The Suburban Ideal

From: The Ward

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Snow of a Different Kind
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Snow of a Different Kind

From: Eyes Have Seen

In this chapter, Anderson examines the 1969 occupation of Sir George Williams University in Montreal, sparked by Caribbean students’ complaint about a professor’s biased grading. 5 $0.50 Add
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Social Movement Organizations as a Vehicle for Change

Social Movement Organizations as a Vehicle for Change

From: Take Back the Fight

Chapter four, Social Movement Organizations as a Vehicle for Change, first unpacks what movement organizations are, looking at the campaign for maternity leave as a case study, and then … 18 $1.80 Add
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Socialism and Syndicalism:

Socialism and Syndicalism:

The Rising of the Working Class, 1870–1919

From: The Rise of the New West

Details the rise of the working class in the west, separating the analysis of BC and Prairies, and showcasing the small victories that led to the rise 26 $2.60 Add
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Socialist Feminism

Socialist Feminism

Two Approaches to Understanding Women's Work

From: Women and Work

This chapter explores socialist feminism in the nineteenth century, focusing on the intersection between social reproduction theory and its analysis of women’s unpaid work at home. 22 $2.20 Add
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Soldiers without a Commander?

Soldiers without a Commander?

From: In Defiance

Social networks, the media, and their effects on the spontaneous actions of the strikers. ; 13 $1.30 Add
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Something like a great people (1975–1976)
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Something like a great people (1975–1976)

From: Dream Interrupted

In this chapter, Pelletier traces Quebec’s political and cultural awakening in 1975–76, culminating in the Parti Québécois victory of November 1976. 13 $1.30 Add
Songs Upon the Rivers

Songs Upon the Rivers

The Buried History of the French-Speaking Canadiens and Métis from the Great Lakes and the Mississippi across to the Pacific

“A major undertaking … a valuable contribution,” Canada’s History Long before the Davy Crocketts, the Daniel Boones and Jim Bridgers, the French had pushed far west and north establishing trade … ; ; 448 View
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Soul
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Soul

From: Tracking the Caribou Queen

This chapter remembers Margie’s relationship with Sylvan Johnson, her sickly neighbour, his attempt to save Margie’s soul, his death and funeral, his sister Carmel’s regret, and … 20 $2.00 Add
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Southern Canada Did Not Get Developed Without National Support

Southern Canada Did Not Get Developed Without National Support

From: Let's Move On

Okalik discusses his experiences with colleagues from other territories and provinces as well as with Greenland. He speaks more about his policy decisions and the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement. 12 $1.20 Add
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Southerners Choose London
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Southerners Choose London

PART THREE: RECONSTRUCTING

From: From Underground Railroad to Rebel Refuge

Chapter Twelve focuses on the rise of London, Ontario in US-Canadian relations post Civil War. Topics discussed include bounty hunters, profiteering on newly arrived Southerners, the Tecumseh … 19 $1.90 Add
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Speaking Up for the Gay Community, 1979

Speaking Up for the Gay Community, 1979

From: Any Other Way

Former Toronto Mayor John Sewell recalls his experience advocating for the gay community. 3 $0.30 Add
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Speculators and Boodlers

Speculators and Boodlers

From: Cheated

Chapter Four details an immigration scam pulled off by deputy minister James Smart and other Liberal government officials. ; 31 $3.10 Add
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Spying on the NDP

Spying on the NDP

From: A Communist for the RCMP

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