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A full colour history text that covers Canadian history from a Western point of view. It features the rebellions of 1837, the roads to Confederation in 1867, the exploration and opening up of the West, Manitoba and British Columbia's entrance into Confederation, and the eventual settlement of the West. Boxed features focus on key individuals and developments in the arts, science and technology, and society. Devloping skills sections are also included in each chapter, along with comprehensive end-of-chapter activities.