History of Maritime Provinces: Post-Confederation

Three credits · Undergraduate

This survey lecture course is designed to examine the political, social, cultural and economic development of the Maritime Provinces from the 1860s to the 1960s. It will examine such topics as the federation with Canada; industrialization and deindustrialization; labour unrest; social reform; the world wars; the impact of modernity and state intervention; out-migration; and the historical experiences of African-Maritimers, Mi’kmaq, Wolastoqiyik, Acadians, and Maritime women. Three credits. Not offered 2026-2027.