BNA Colonies
Being far from the United States border is why Ottawa was chosen as this
New capital city
Building this to join the county and improve economic opportunities was a factor leading to Confederation
The Canadian Pacific Railway
Who was Louis Reil?
A Metis leader who helped create Manitoba. Gaining supports for the Metis people
Name something Indigenous people couldn't do under the Indian Act
The easy water access in Ottawa made it a good capital city in case the country needed to do this
Move troops in case of war
Worrying that this group would continue to attack and invade Canada led to the safety Confederation promised
Threat of American Invasion
What was the job of the North West Mounted Police?
To patrol the west of Canada and police those coming for the gold rush
Assimilate Indigenous people into becoming British
What were the major industries of the colony of New Brunswick?
Fishing, lumbar, shipbuilding
Worrying the current government structure of only Canada East and West would lead to this stoppage in getting things done led to Confederation
Political Deadlock
What was life like for those working on the railroad?
It was mostly Chinese immigrants who were viewed as disposable. They were paid extremely little money and sent to do very dangerous work
How could Indigenous people lose their status under the Indian Act?
Voluntarily give it up to gain a vote
Obtain a university degree
Be a woman who married a non Indigenous man
What were the major industries of the colony of Rupert's Land
Bever Pelts
These led to Confederation because they no longer valued Canada as a colony, not wanting to extend military support to protect the area
Changing British Attitudes
What was life like for Chinese immigrants after the railroad was built?
Had to pay a Head Tax to bring family members over to Canada. Forced to live in Chinese areas of cities because many didn't want Chinese people to stay in Canada
An indigenous person had to meet these 3 criteria to be considered an "Indian" under the Act
1. Registered on a special list
2. Live on reserved land
3. Related to other First Nations people by blood
What were the major industries of the colony of the North West Territories?
Gold, fur trade
Because this was cancelled the colonies needed Confederation to open up more trading opportunities since they were losing their trade with the states
Cancellation of the Reciprocity Treaty
What was the Red River Resistance?
Those who worked in Rupert's land fought for the ability to negotiate entering Confederation under their own terms. It was led by Louis Riel
What was the Indian Act?
The Indian Act of 1876 worked to define what an "Indian" was and grant or limit their actions under the federal government