The War of 1812
The War that led to the Americans becoming frustrated and declaring war on British North America
Napoleonic Wars
A Metis and Red River Resistance leader
Louis Riel
a violent, five-month insurgency against the Canadian government, fought mainly by Métis and their First Nations allies in what is now Saskatchewan and Alberta
The North West Rebellion
The piece of land purchased by the Dominion of Canada from the Hudsons Bay Company
Ruperts Land
A Political Leader that Mr. Rutledge often voices his distaste for. Father of Residential Schools
John A. MacDonald
taken by means of great strategy, using information of General William Hull’s fear of the Indigenous people and tricking him into thinking he was fully surrounded by British and Indigenous soldiers and warriors
The Battle of Fort Detroit
A short term created government
CPR manager William Van Horne quickly arranged for Canadian troops to be transported across the unfinished gaps in the new railway, enabling them to reach Qu’Appelle, Saskatchewan, by 10 April. In less than a month, almost 3,000 troops had been transported west.
The Mobilization of Canadian Troops
What were the name of the leaders that held meetings to discuss Confederation?
The 36 Fathers of Confederation
The man who sacrificed himself to destroy the munitions supply and keep it out of the hands of the Americans
Captain Tito Lelevier
Considered one of the few losses for Canada in the war of 1812. Notarized by heroism of former French soldier Captain Tito Lelevier
The Battle of Fort York
The province created as a result of the Red River Resistance
Manitoba
Against Big Bear's wishes of non-violence young warriors take their own initiative from their war chief and kill two priests, the government farming instructor, an independent trader, a miller, and three other men.
The Frog Lake Massacre
What were the four Original Provinces?
Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Upper Canada (Ontario), Lower Canada (Quebec)
A Indigenous Leader known for his peaceful views and willingness to sign Treaty 7
Crowfoot
The battle that Colonel Salaberry is famously known for his victory in, effectively saving lower Canada from invasion of the Americans.
The Battle of Chateuguay
The man whose death led to the exile of Louis Riel
Thomas Scott
Due to his role in the Rebellion, Louis Riel was charged with Treason and sentenced to death
The hanging of Louis Riel
What year did Confederation happen?
1867
A 16 year old warrior and member of the Cayuga Nation. Known for helping Laura Secord through the woods.
John Tutella
A person utilized by the Navy to raid American ships during the war that was not bound to military law.
A Privateer
Sparking the Red River Resistance due lack of communication with Metis during the exchange between Canada and the Hudsons Bay Company
The Transfer of Ruperts Land
A large battle between Metis and First Nations peoples and a hundred North West Mount Police and armed Citizen.
The Battle of Duck Lake
What Atlantic Province was the last to join Confederation?
Newfoundland
The right hand man for Louis Riel. A skilled Buffalo Hunter and freedom fighter known as a great marksmen with "Le Petite".
Gabriel Dumont