Canada From Sea to Sea Textbook Questions
What was John A. Macdonald's dream?
Expand the countries territory and create a transcontinental nation
In the Dominions Land Act where was the starting point for where the range was measured from?
The Meridian
What was the purpose of "road allowances"?
Allow for access to each quarter section of land in a township
Which city was the starting point for the railroad in the east?
Montreal
The National Policy is to create new communication and transportation lines. What is the strategy to carry out the National Policy?
Complete the railroad
How many square mile sections was each township divided into?
36
Where did they begin measuring townships from when surveying the land?
The Canada/US Border
How many sections of land were given to schools in a township?
2
Which town was originally chosen as the end point for the railroad in the west?
Port Moody
The National Policy is to improve nationwide growth and trade, what is the strategy to carry out the National Policy
Bring in tariffs on imported goods
Ontario, Quebec, Nova Scotia and New Brunswick were the first 4 provinces to join confederation. Who was the next and who was the last?
British Columbia was next in 1871 and Newfoundland was last in 1949
What was required by settlers through the Dominions Land Act in order for them to keep their land after 3 years?
Cultivate Crops and Construct Buildings
How much money did a homesteader pay for a quarter section of his choice in a township?
$10
How many Chinese workers per mile are estimated to have died during construction of the railroad though the Fraser Canyon?
Four Chinese men per mile
The National Policy is to protect the west (Saskatchewan and Alberta) from US annexation. What is the strategy to carry out the National Policy?
Settle the west by bringing in immigrants
Originally Fort Dufferin (Emerson, MB). Currently Ottawa, Ontario.
What was a barrier for people to settle in the west? The North-West Mounted Police were assembled to assist with this barrier.
Lawlessness and disorder
How much money did it cost a male settler for land that was over 32km from the railroad?
Free
Which city marked the spot that the last spike was driven into the ground, completing the Railroad?
Craigellachie
Macdonald was accused of accepting money during the election from a wealthy ship builder, named Sir Hugh Allan, in exchange for a contract to build the railroad. This created conflict and forced Macdonald to resign as the Prime Minister. What was this event called?
The Pacific Scandal
What did the Dominions Land Act of 1872 accomplish?
It was a set rules and procedures for the distribution of land in the west that was being settled by immigrants
How many treaties were made from 1871 to 1921 shaping Western and Northern Canada as we know it today?
11
Why did we create correction lines when creating townships?
To compensate for the curvature of the Earth and remain consistent while creating townships
Who pushed to extend the line to Vancouver? The railroads new final stop.
Wealthy Vancouver Landowners, offered a large amount of land in exchange for the railroad to be extended to Vancouver
FINAL JEOPARDY. What were the main tasks of the North-West Mounted Police. There are 5 correct answers. Whichever group has the most correct answers will win points. Ties will both be awarded.
1) Protect First Nations from American Attacks
2) Assist in Treaty Negotiations
3) Shut Down Illegal Outposts Set up by Whiskey Traders
4) Patrol Borders
5) Maintain Law and Order