Lord Elgin: Voice of the People
1959
28 min
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This short film tells the story of Lord Elgin, a man’s whose faith in a nation’s right to self-determination was stronger than the threat of the mob or his own fear of failure. Successor to Lord Durham, he established the principles on which Canadian government stands today.
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The History Makers1959 3 editionsFrom the most intrepid explorers to the fathers of Confederation, this series of 17 half-hour episodes tells the compelling early history of our great country.
Details
This short film tells the story of Lord Elgin, a man’s whose faith in a nation’s right to self-determination was stronger than the threat of the mob or his own fear of failure. Successor to Lord Durham, he established the principles on which Canadian government stands today.
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directorJulian Biggs
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producerThomas Farley
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executive producerGuy Glover
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scriptCharles Cohen
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photographyJohn Gunn
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soundClaude Pelletier
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sound editingStuart Baker
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re-recordingRon Alexander
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musicRobert Fleming
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castAndrew AllenRobert GoodierMichael KaneSandra ScottLucien WatierAlexander Webster
Education
Ages 12 to 18
Study Guide - Guide 1
History - Canada under British Rule (1764-1867)
History and Citizenship Education - Official Powers and Countervailing Powers (1608-present)
History and Citizenship Education - Struggles in the British Colony (1791-1850)
Social Studies - Canadian Politics and Government
Use a Venn Diagram to summarize the views of Upper and Lower Canada at this time. Create a biography on Lord Elgin. Identify the causes and consequences of passing the Rebellion Losses Bill (1849). Select another Governor General in the history of Canada and research their lasting contribution to the country. As a class, rank the significance of these individuals based on shared criteria.
