We have started learning about Confederation and how Canada came to be a country. We have learned that Sir. John A. Macdonald had the idea to unite the colonies in 1867 to create the "Dominion of Canada." Zac collects coins and bills and brought in a 25 cent bill for us to look at during the time of the Dominion of Canada! These bills were printed from about 1880-1935 and they were one of the first bills Canada ever printed as the rest of our money used to come over from Britain.
He also brought in a coin from when Newfoundland was not part of Canada and had its own currency! Very exciting things to see and bring history to life!
He also brought in a coin from when Newfoundland was not part of Canada and had its own currency! Very exciting things to see and bring history to life!