Social Studies 9 focuses on how empires and revolutions changed societies worldwide. Grade 9 Social Studies covers the period from 1750 to 1919. Students will explore big themes such as conflict, political, social and technological revolution, nationalism, colonialism and imperialism and the impact of these forces on indigenous people in Canada and worldwide. At the end of this course, students will be well equipped to use evidence to determine significance, cause and consequence, continuity and change, perspective, and ethical judgements.