Chapter 6
who are the United Empire Loyalists?
people who remained loyal to Britain during the American Revolution and moved to British North America afterward
waht is Democracy
Democracy is a type of government where the people have the power to make decisions about how they are ruled. This usually happens through voting.
waht was the Manitoba Act
The Manitoba Act was a constitutional statute passed in 1870 that officially created the province of Manitoba and allowed it to join Confederation as Canada's fifth province
Natural Resources
materials or substances that occur in nature and are essential or useful to humans and other living organisms.
Historical Perspective
involves understanding the social, cultural, intellectual, and emotional contexts that shaped past events and actions
Underground Railroad
secret network that helped enslaved African Americans escape to freedom in Canada to live a good life
waht is Representative democracy
Representative democracy is a type of democracy where people vote for leaders to make decisions and pass laws on their behalf
York boats
York boats were large, sturdy boats used by the Hudson’s Bay Company in the 18th and 19th centuries to transport goods and furs in Canada.
Protective Tariff
a tax imposed on imported goods specifically designed to safeguard domestic industries from foreign competition
Public School
a publicly funded school that is managed at the local level by elected school boards
Legislative Assembly.
an elected group that makes laws in a colony or country
Waht is Responsible government
Responsible government is a system where the government must answer to the people and can only stay in power if it has the support of the elected representatives (like Parliament).
Migrated
Migrated means to move from one place to another to live, often for work, safety, or better opportunities.
Diverse Economy
an economic system that distributes economic activity across a wide range of industries and sectors, rather than relying heavily on a few key industries
Private School
a school supported by a private organization or private individuals rather than by the government.
Patriotes
french canadian reformers who wanted more control over their government
waht is Federal system1
The federal system is a way of organizing a country so that power is shared between two levels of government
Metis Provisional Government
The Métis Provisional Government was a temporary government created by the Métis people in 1869–1870 to protect their rights when Canada took control of Rupert’s Land.
Surveryor
a professional who uses mathematical, scientific, and legal principles to measure and map land, property boundaries, and other features of the earth's surface.
Reserves
s a land tract, legally owned by the Crown (Canadian government), that is set aside for the use and benefit of a First Nations band.
Immigrants
people who come to live permanently in a foreign country
What was the Hudson’s Bay Company
The Hudson’s Bay Company (HBC) is one of the oldest companies in the world and was a major player in the history of Canada.
The Bill of Rights is a written list of rights and freedoms that protect people from unfair treatment by the government.
Transcontinental Railway
a railroad trackage that crosses a continent, connecting different oceans or borders.
Magistrates
a judicial officer with limited authority to administer and enforce the law