European History Review

Socials 10 starts in 1815, and there is some prior context that students should know in order to understand what was going in Canada by 1815. I always start with a map of Europe locating England, France, and Spain and then a quick review of European history. Students usually enjoy reviewing this stuff quickly and seeing how it all fits together. Here are my key points:

A. The British Monarchy

          King Henry 8th

          Queen Elizabeth 1st

                  Sir Francis Drake

                  Sir Walter Raleigh

B. Revolutions

          The English Revolution

                  King Charles vs. Oliver Cromwell

          The American Revolution

          The French Revolution

C. Colonialism

          Spain

               Christopher Columbus

          France

               Jacques Cartier

          England

               Sir Walter Raleigh

Britain Won:

     The Battle of Trafalgar

     The Battle of Waterloo

Here is a copy of my powerpoint lesson. Feel free to modify and use:
European History Review