National Policy
Who created the National Policy?
John. A. McDonals (First Prime Minister) and it got him back into office/re-elected
Louis Riel was the leader of what group?
Metis
Sir Hugh Allan
What does CPR stand for?
Canadian Pacific Railway
What is the Indian Act?
Multiple laws regarding control of the Indigenous peoples.
Why was the National Policy created?
Protect Canada's land & economy
- Poor Canadian Economy (high unemployment, businesses failing, people moving to the USA to find work)
What did the Red Rebellion fight for?
Metis Rights (land & culture)
Explain the Pacific Scandal
Sir High Allan gave Sir. John A McDonald money for his political campaign. This was seen as bribery as Sir Hugh Allan was later awarded the railway contract from McDonalds government
What was the route for the CPR?
along the border of USA/Canada, through the newly created Manitoba and through the Rocky Mountains
What is assimilation?
assimilation: the process of adapting or adjusting to the culture of a group of nation
What are the 3 main components of the National Policy?
What event caused tension between the Red River Rebellion and Thomas Scott?
Capturing of the Fort Garry where he was a hostage
What happened as a result of the pacific scandal?
What was the problem the Canadian government faced with the building of the railway?
Running out of time, money and resources
True or False: Is the Indian act still a piece of legislation in Canada today?
Explain 1 of the 3 goals fo the National Policy
Answers may vary see textbook (pg 88)
What is high treason?
The crime of betraying one's country, especially by attempting to kill the sovereign or overthrow the government.
Alexander Mackenzie
Which group of people were heavily involved with building the CPR?
Chinese immigrants
Which group did the government want the Indians to be more like?
What is a Tariff? Who/What did the Canadian government put tariffs on? Who do tariffs hurt, and who do they help?
Canadian govnment put tariffs on USA goods
Hurts the USA economy
Helped Canadian economy
Temporary/Emergency government set up to manage a new nation
Why were McDonald's and Hugh Allan's actions considered a scandal?
Because by McDonald accepting the money it appeared as though he doesn’t abide by the laws, the appearance of improper conduct
Define/Explain, Head Tax, Danger Pay, or Exclusion Act
Answers may vary
Head Tax- tax to live on Canadian soil
Danger pay- extra pay to do dangerous work
Exclusion Act- Made it challenging for Chinese immigrants to bring their families to Canada and create a bloodline in Canada
Treaty documents