The Railway
Why were bison killed?
The railway company encouraged people to shoot them.
What is pemmican?
Pemmican is dried meat pounded into a paste and mixed with melted fat and berries
Name three cities in the Interior Plains?
Edmonton, Calgary, Regina, Winnipeg, Saskatoon, Red deer
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The First Nations travelled on the ____ or through the forests.
The First Nations travelled on the GRASSLANDS or through the forests.
TRUE or FALSE???
The Interior Plains region is good for farming
TRUE!!!!
When the bison were almost wiped out, how did it affect the First Nations?
For the First Nations who depended on the bison for food, clothing and shelter, it was really hard.
What is organic farming?
When you use no chemicals on plants or animals
What province takes up lots of space in the Interior Plains region?
Alberta
What are some of the jobs people have in the Interior Plains?
Farming, manufacturing, medicine and education.
TRUE or FALSE
Chemicals that are used on farms can't harm animals.
FALSE
What were some benefits of the railway?
It helped bring many settlers to the Praires, and allowed the NWMP to move quickly in times of trouble.
What does Ambassador mean?
Ambassadors are people who are chosen to represent or speak for a group
TRUE or FALSE
The Interior Plains region is the biggest region
FALSE
What are some animals that the First Nations hunted in the Interior Plains?
Caribou, moose and bison
What are some challenges that ranchers might face?
Wildfires, drought and severe storms
In what year did the construction of the railway begin?
1881
What does irrigation mean?
It is water supplied to dry land using pipes, ditches or streams
How many provinces and territories are in the Interior Plains region? Name them
There are 3 provinces and 2 territories. Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta, Yukon Territories and North West Territories
How did the Cree and Metis people help the fur traders?
They supplied food and acted as guides and scouts for the fur traders.
What is factory farming?
Factory farming is farming where large numbers of only one type of animal, such as cattle or chickens, are raised.
What are three ways that the Metis were negatively impacted by the railway?
The fur trade had slowed down, more settlers had arrived and bison were becoming scarce.
What is potash?
Potash is a substance that is mainly used in fertilizer, it is rich in potassium, an important nutrient for plants
What are the First Nation groups?
The The Saulteaux, Cree, Blackfoot Siksika, Piikani, and Kainai, and Dene
When did the Francophones go to explore the Interior Plains?
In the 1700s
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Some farmers like Marc Loiselle have switched to ____.
Some farmers like Marc Loiselle have switched to organic farming.