Canadian Pacific Railway/Fenian Raids
What was the scandal called that happened during the building of the Railway?
The Pacific Scandal
Why did MacDonald resign as prime minister?
Pacific Scandal - "taking bribes" from Alan company
Which conference met to discuss an union of the maritime provinces?
The Charlottetown Conference
The leader of the Metis during this rebellion was:
Louis Riel
Which group was treated unfairly at the conferences?
women
Who were a group that were treated unfair during the building of the railway?
The Chinese workers paid less and worked more dangerous jobs.
How did John A. MacDonald show bias during the building of the railway?
The Pacific Scandal
-A Canadian entrepreneur donated $350,000 to John A. MacDonald's campaign for Prime Minister
-He then got the railway contract, and the donation was seen as a bribe to secure the job
Canada officially became a country at this conference?
The London Conference
the conflict between the Metis and the Canadian government is known as
The Red River Rebellion
What is the Manitoba Act?
Manitoba is a province that ensured certain rights for both French-speaking and English-speaking Canadians.
Who were the Fenians?
An Irish Catholic group in Ireland and the U.S. used violence to try to free Ireland from British rule.
What are the three goals of the National Policy?
Complete the Railway, Encourage Immigration and Implement Protective Tarrifs
Which conference were the compromises and terms discussed (the needs and wants of the provinces)?
The Quebec Conference
What were the Metis offered, which was like a coupon for land?
scrip
What were the residential schools?
government-sponsored school run by churches
What were the Fenian Raids?
a series of small and failed invasions in British North American
Why did MacDonald create this policy?
MacDonald created this policy to shape Canada's political and economic future. He believed it would unite the country and protect it from the United States.
What document was produced by the delegates at the three conferences?
The British North American Act
Who was found guilty of disobedience to the provisional government and sentenced to be executed?
What are the levels of government?
Federal Government
Provincial/Territorial Government
What are three reasons why building a transcontinental railway was important to the expansion of Canada?
- Delivered goods, resources, and trades across Canada, helping it grow
- Boosted business, economic growth, and industries around the railway
- Connected Canadian provinces
- Made transportation across Canada easier
Who were three key members of the Great Coalition we discussed?
George Brown, George Cartier and John A. MacDonald
What day is known as the Dominion Day?
July 1, 1867
What land was being sold that led to the Metis getting weapons and starting the rebellion?
Rupert's Land
Who are the original provinces of the Dominion of Canada?
Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Ontario and Quebec