Act Questions
What was the purpose of the Manitoba Act?
It was to provide land grats to the metis, provide framework for the government and/or protect te rights of the French-speaking Cathloic population.
In what year was the Manitoba act passed?
1870
Why was the Indian Act a " bad " thing?
It introduced measures like Residential schools, restrictions on cultural practices and control over indigenous peoples land.
This legislation, first passed in 1876 had a big impact on the lifes of indigenous peoples in Canada, what was it's name?
The Indian Act
Under this act, people were required to cultivate a specific amount of land and build to qualify for citizenship
The Domions Land act
When did the CPR reach completment?
1885
What was the point of the Domions Land Act?
To promote settlement in Western Canada
When was the Domions Land Act passed?
1872
What was the role of the CPR in Settling in the West?
It helped economic growth, it was nation-building, and it was an afforadable/efficent method of transportation
which Prime minister is responsible for creating the CPR?
Sir John. A. Macdonald.