Canadian History to Confederation, Seventh Edition, explores the history of Canada in a readable, clearly organized, and engaging way. Building on the success of previous editions, this text continues to reflect the dominant trends and research in Canadian history. The chronological approach helps students understand how events developed over time and includes the contribution of all who shaped Canada, including Aboriginal peoples, immigrants, women, and minority groups. The up-to-date scholarship underlying this edition brings a more critical focus on history, challenging students to think about how we came to be who we are.