Manitoba Schools Question
Wilfrid Laurier/Boer War
Boer War/Naval Service Bill
Attacked from all Sides
100
What was the Manitoba Schools Question?
Issue surrounding Manitoba moving towards a single school system rather than a split denominational one.
100
What year does Laurier become Prime Minister in?
1896
100
What compromise did Laurier reach for the Boer War
Sent volunteers but Britain had to pay for them
100
What did Farmers want from Laurier?
Lower Prices and Better Markets to Sell
200
What was the Prime Minister's Full Name?
Wilfrid Laurier
200
Laurier is the first _______ Prime Minister
Francophone
200
What French Canadian politician was most against the Boer War?
Henri Bourassa
200
Why didn't businessmen like Laurier's Free Trade Agreement?
Thought American influence would take over Canada
300
What was taken in the Battle of Batoche?
The Bell of Batoche
300
What two sides were involved in the Boer War?
Boers (Decedents of Dutch Settlers) and Britain
300
What was the Naval Service Bill?
Creation of Canada's Own Navy
300
What year did Laurier lose an election finally?
1911
400
What language and religion were most the citizens of Manitoba?
English and Protestant
400
What year was the Boer War in?
1899
400
Why did this anger the French?
Takes away from Canadian autonomy
400
What did people in Ontario say Laurier was
anti-Imperialist
500
What was the compromise Laurier proposed?
Teaching in French only where numbers allow within a one school system
500
What did French people say about the Boer War
Dangerous and unnecessary war due to it being of little value or interest to Canada
500
Why did this anger the English
They thought Laurier did not do enough to help the British
500
Who did Laurier lose to in the 1911 election?
Robert Borden
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