He ran the HBC for nearly 40 years and earned himself the nickname of “the little emperor”
Who is George Simpson
100
He declared himself the head of the Provisional Government of Manitoba in 1870
Who is Louis Riel
100
What types of jobs did the country-born have?
What are white-collar jobs
100
What policy did the HBC try to enforce during the 1800s to prevent supporting too many dependents?
What is celibacy
100
In what year did the Battle of 7 Oaks occur?
What is 1816
200
He was a part of the Orange Order. He was hotheaded and was executed by Riel.
Who is Thomas Scott
200
He served as Canada's first Prime Minister
Who is John A. Macdonald
200
What did the Scottish settlers provide for the economy at Red River?
What are crops
200
Why did the HBC want to sell their land to the Dominion of Canada?
The land was too big; or losing interest; or running out of resources (buffalo & crop failures)
200
What is a provisional government?
What is a temporary government
300
Red River governor killed by the Métis in 1816 during the Battle of 7 Oaks
Who is Robert Semple
300
This was the year Manitoba joined Confederation
What is 1870
300
What did the Métis provide for the economy at Red River?
What is pemmican
300
Were the HBC still allowed to continue their fur trade after selling Rupert's Land?
What is YES
300
How many years was Riel banished from Canada after the execution of Thomas Scott?
What is 5 years
400
He was appointed as the Govorner of Red River in 1869, but was prevented by the Métis from assuming his post. He was also the governor of the NWT.
Who is William McDougall
400
This political group was becoming a powerful force in the Red River Settlement as more Orangemen came to the area
What is the Canadian Party
400
Which two companies merged to form the new HBC?
What is the NWC and HBC
400
Who didn't the HBC consult before purchasing Rupert's Land?
Who are the Métis
400
In what year was the NWC founded?
What is 1789
500
He led the first group of Scottish settlers into Red River
Who is Miles Macdonnell
500
He was part of the Father's of Confederation and was alongside Macdonald in purchasing Rupert's Land. He was also assassinated on Sparks street and is named after a bar.
Who is Darcy McGee
500
What percentage of shares did the NWC have over the new HBC company?
What is 55
500
In what year did the NWC and HBC merge together?
What is 1821
500
What is a land speculator
What is someone who buys and sells the land for profit