Red River Resistance
Who was the leader of the Metis people?
Louis Riel
When did the Indian Act start?
It started in 1857
What is the company culture at Canadian Pacific?
Canadian Pacific has a very good culture with there employees and they have a support system
Who was the responsible for the lay and order in the west before the arrive of the northwest Mounted police?
John A. Macdonald
John.A Macdonald appointed William Mcdougall. T/F
True
Who did the Indian Act affect?
The Act affected the Aboriginal people
One reason for building the Canadian Pacific Railway?
A) All Canadian railway would meet the demand for an efficient transpiration and communication system across Canada
B) A railway would help unify Canada
C) North-West territories were sparsely populated
What town became the NWMP headquarters?
Saskatchewan was the original
Who arrived at the Red River settlement with ammunition because he wanted to create a path for himself to get though to the North-west Territories and Ottawa?
William Mcdougall
When did the Indian Act end?
The Act ended in 1876
How long did the government say it would take to build the railroad?
They said it would take 10 years
When was the North West Mounted Police firmed?
August 30 1875
Who did Louis Riel execute?
Thomas Scott
How many people where in the Indian Act?
50 Aboriginal people were arrested and 20 were convicted for their involvement in such dances
How much did it cost to build the railroad?
$25,000,000
Why did Canada buy Rupert’s land?
On March 20 1869 Hudson Bay Company bought the land
Louis Riel established a federal government to avoid conflicts. T/F
False
What does the government own of the Aboriginals?
Indians status, land, resources, wills, education, band administration, and more.
What is the distance of the railroad?
1100Km
How many provinces did the Canada have in 1867?
Canada had 4 provinces.( Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia )