Confederation
Who were the first two provinces to join confederation?
Nova Scotia and New Brunswick.
Where did the red river rebellion take place
Manitoba
How long have the first nations been in Canada?
14000 years
What is a treaty?
An agreement between nations.
Who was the first prime minister of Canada?
John A. McDonald
What was the last province to join the confederation
Newfoundland and Labrador
Who was originally a part of the red river rebellion
Louis Real and William
What right did the Indian act give the government?
The right to identify First nations as status Indians
Were the treaties made with indigenous people fair?
No, because they did not understand what the agreements meant because they did not speak english
Who was the leader of clear grits and the first prime minister’s opposition?
George Brown
What province was originally known as Canada West?
Ontario
What timeline did the red river rebellion take place
1869-1870
What religion did the Metis practice?
Christian and they believed in their own religion
How many treaties is Ontario covered by
Who was Louis Real?
The Metis leader and founder of Manitoba.
Why didn’t Newfoundland join the confederation when it first started?
Because people were divided and they were worried about higher taxes
Did Louis Real create Manitoba?
His leadership inspired the creation of Manitoba
How would a language barrier impact why indigenous groups would sign a treaty?
If the indigenous did not understand the agreement was, they may have gave away more than they thought
What treaty is the ajetance purchase
Treay 19
In what year did Canada gain independence?
1982
What were the three conferences that helped form the confederation
Charlottetown, Quebec Conference, and London Conference
What was the cause of the red river rebellion
The resistance was sparked by the transfer of the territory of Rupert's Land to the new dominion of Canada.
What were the first nations confederacy?
Mohawk, Oneldas, Onondaga, Cayugas, Sencas
How many treaties were called the numbered treaties?
11
Louis Real was hanged for treason in which city in 1885?
Regina