Canadian Prime Ministers
Where does John A. MacDonald fit in the order of Canada’s Prime Ministers?
He is the first and third Prime Minister
Who was the leader of the North West Rebellion?
Louis Riel.
When did Yukon become a Canadian territory?
It became a territory in 1898.
When was the British North America Act created?
It was created in 1867.
What are 2 reasons the CP rail was made?
Made to unite the country, move settlers, and to transport goods, crops, and resources.
What year did John A. MacDonald become Prime Minister?
In 1867
Why was the leader of the NW Rebellion executed?
He was found guilty of treason by John A. Macdonald.
What year did Alberta and Saskatchewan join the confederation?
They joined in 1905.
What 3 people helped create the British North America Act?
When was the NWMP founded?
It was founded in 1873.
What is one thing Wilfred Laurier tried to do as Prime Minister of Canada?
Where did the last battle of the NW Rebellion take place?
It took place in Batoche.
What is one thing that disrupted indigenous lands during the Yukon Gold Rush?
Settling in the area, building towns, and mining all disrupted indigenous lands.
Who created the Indian Act?
The Canadian government.
Where did the CP rail start and end once it was completed?
It started in Montreal and ended in Vancouver.
While he was Prime Minister, what controversial thing did Robert Borden introduce?
He introduced conscription.
What was the result of the Red River Rebellion?
The creation of Manitoba
What territory did Alberta and Saskatchewan belong to before they joined Canada?
They were both part of the North-West Territories.
Why was the Indian Act created?
The Canadian government wanted to control how Indigenous peoples lived. They wanted to assimilate the Indigenous peoples and have them adopt European culture.
What is one reason the North West Mounted Police was created?
It was created to deal with large population growth, illegal whisky trading, and to help with arguments between settlers and indigenous people.
What is Wilfred Laurier remembered for?
He is remembered for being friendly, smart, and a great speaker.
Why did the Red River Rebellion start?
It started because the Metis were scared of losing their rights when Canada bought Rupert's Land without the Metis being consulted.
Who was the Prime Minister when Alberta and Saskatchewan joined Canada?
Sir Wilfred Laurier was the Prime Minister at the time.
Why was the Red River Treaty created?
It was created to allow settlers to move west safely, to create reserves, and to create schools to educate the indigenous children. They were also promised hunting and fishing rights.
Why was the National Council of Women of Canada created?
It was created to help support and advocate for women's rights like voting, and equality. They fought for social reform that included child welfare and protection.