Grades: 5-12
Courses
Courses
- British Columbia History
- Canadian History
- British North American Colonial History
- Aboriginal History in British Columbia
- James Douglas “Father of British Columbia”
- Important events in the historical development of British Columbia
- Analysis of primary and secondary sources
Did Governor James Douglas Deserve to be Knighted?
All support materials for this curriculum challenge in one PDF (large download).
Primary and Secondary Documents
- #6 Core Documents: the Murder of Peter Brown (7 documents) (PDF)
- #7 Core Documents: the Shooting of Thomas Williams (6 documents) (PDF)
- #8 Core Documents: the Fraser River War (5 documents) (PDF)
Background Information
- #2 Overview of the Murder of Peter Brown (PDF)
- #3 Overview of the Shooting of Thomas Williams (PDF)
- #4 Overview of the Fraser River War (PDF)
Activity Sheets
- #1 Sample: Positive and Negative Aspects of Douglas’ Life (PDF)
- #5 Investigating the Incident (PDF)
- #9 Reading Around a Document (PDF)
- #10 Evidence of Douglas’ Behaviour (PDF)
- #11 Sample: Evidence of Douglas’ Behaviour (PDF)
- #12 Rating Douglas’ Worthiness (PDF)
Assessment Rubrics
