Geographical Area
What was the population of Rupert's Land in 1896?
12,000
What was the most significant activity in Rupert's Land?
Fur Trade
What did the Metis men and women work in, in industries?
The men worked in construction and the women worked in healthcare
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In 1670, King Charles II gave the ________ exclusive trading rights to a large area of land in Canada
In 1670, King Charles II gave the Hudson's Bay Company exclusive trading rights to a large area of land in Canada
Name two First Nation groups that inhabited Rupert's Land.
Cree, Blackfoot, Assiniboine, and Plains Stoney
How did the Metis contribute to the economy?
Hunting, fishing, and farming
When was the Royal Charter signed by King Charles II?
It was signed in 1670
How and when was Manitoba created?
Name 3 provinces that were once part of this land.
Quebec, Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta, and Northwest Territories
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Rupert's Land held _________ land that was suitable for farming.
Rupert's Land held rich agricultural land that was suitable for farming.
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______ is a Métis leader who led the Red River Rebellion against the Canadian government
Louis Riel is a Métis leader who led the Red River Rebellion against the Canadian government
Why was the Metis worried about their land and way of life?
The HBC sold Rupert's Land to the Canadian Government in 1896.
Who granted Rupert's Land to Hudson Bay Company?
King Charles II
What were the 3 mineral resources found in Rupert's Land.
Oil, Natural Gas, and Uranium
Who is the cousin of King Charles II and the first governor of the Hudson's Bay Company?
Prince Rupert
What could the Hudson Bay Company control?
The HBC controlled trade and governance in Rupert's Land, meaning they could control who they traded with and what they traded.
Apart from the provinces in Canada, what were the three parts of United States that were part of Rupert's Land?
Montana, Minnesota, and North Dakota
What were the 5 animals pelt's that got exchanged for European goods?
Beaver, Otter, Moose, Deer, and Bear
What did Lord Selkrik work to provide?
He worked to provide land and opportunities for Scottish and Irish settlers in Canada
True or False?
"The Canadian government negotiated with the Métis, creating the province of Manitoba and including certain Métis rights within the Manitoba Act"
TRUE