How Did The Metis Challenge the Federal Govt?
What is a militia?
A militia is a group of fighters made up of regular citizens.
What is a powpow?
A traditional First Nations gathering of individuals who dance ceremonial dances together.
What is Suffrage?
The right to vote in political elections.
When was the Public School Act passed?
1890
During the conflict for land ownership in St. Catharines between Ontario and the federal government, who was the chief at the time and what Nation did he represent?
Chief Crawfoot from Siksika Nation.
Why did the Metis leave Manitoba?
They were frustrated and tired of waiting for the government to respond and issue their land grants.
What is the "no work", and "no food" policy?
The First Nations people who had signed treaties did not farm their reserve land, they would not receive food rations.
What is patriarchal?
A society of government that ensures more dominance.
What did the public school promise?
Cancellation of funding for Catholic schools, eliminating French as a second language in Manitoba.
Which 2 provinces rejected the idea for a Maritime Union?
New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island.
Why did Riel return to Canada?
When 4 Metis men travelled to meet with him, Riel was convinced that God was on his side and planned for him as a Metis leader again.
What happened when the US army discovered the secret meetings in the US?
They put a stop to them, took away Cree weapons, and ordered the Cree to move north to Alberta's Battle River area.
What is prohibition?
Law forbidding the sale and drinking of alcohol.
Define Crown Land?
Public land managed by the Federal or Provincial government that has not yet been sold for private ownership.
When was Oliver Mowat the Premier?
1872 - 1896
How did the railway help the government troops?
It helped them move around without getting tired and brought large supplies of strong weapons.
Which First Nations signed the Treaty 6?
- Cree
- Saulteaux
- Assiniboine
- Dene
Who banned alcohol, when did they ban it, and why was this their goal?
The WCTU - Women's Christian Temperance Union banned alcohol in 1874 because they were concerned of social issues, loss of household income, and increased abuse.
Who died at the Caraquet incident?
Louis Mailloux & police constable Gifford.
What happened during the Battle at the Cut Knife Hill?
Lt. Otter led 325 govt troops on an attack at Chief Poundmaker in May 1885. His troops forced the govt to retreat due to strong battle strategies.
What happened during the Battle of Duck Lake?
In March 1885, Dumont and his men raided a local store in Duck Lake, Saskatchewan, for supplies. The police tried to track them down, and Dumont hid with his men, while his brother and a Cree leader spoke to the police. However, a fight broke out, and people died.
What are the terms of Treaty 6?
- land & farming equipment for every family
- annual cash payments
- a school for each reserve
- ammunition & hunting, trapping & fishing rights
- food rations in times of famine
- medical care for each reserve
What advances did women make towards voting rights?
1884: unmarried women can vote
1885: John A MacDonald proposed giving all women thr ight to vote but was defeated
1890: All women can vote
Why did Manitoba cancel Catholic school funding and French as an official language?
In 1880's, almost all french-speaking settlers had moved out, hence outnumbered by English protestant workers. English settlers were not happy with funding for only a few Catholic schools.
What did Chief Poundmaker do after watching many of his people die?
He spoke with gov't officials with a group of 60 Cree men & women. Gov't panicked and fled after hearing of their arrival and learning about the Battle of Duck Lake & Frog Lake. When the Cree arrived, the settlement was deserted, so they raided the homes for food.