Black Communities in Early Canada
Students learn about the Black communities in early Canada, including those who arrived via the Underground Railroad, and the challenges of racism and discrimination they faced.
Key Questions
- 1How did Black communities form in early Canada?
- 2What was the Underground Railroad and how did it bring people to Canada?
- 3Did Black Canadians enjoy the same freedoms as other settlers?
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