Lesson 1/2
Why is land an important resource
It provides space to live and the resources needed to survive
What was the main goal of building the railway?
To connect Canada and bring BC into confederation
What was a homestead?
a quarter section of land given to settlers
What were 2 reasons First Nations signed treaties?
loss of bison, need for food, avoiding war
What provinces were created in 1905?
Alberta and Saskatchewan
What land did Canada purchase in 1869 and what did Canada rename it?
Rupert's Land
Northwest Territories
What were the 3 parts of the National Policy?
Transportation (railway), immigration and economy (tariffs)
What were settlers required to do to keep their land?
live on the land, build a house, and farm it.
What were numbered treaties and how many are there in Canada?
Agreements between the government and First Nations
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What conditions did BC demand before joining Canada?
Payments of debts, transportation links, and yearly payments
How did the government gain control of the land from first nations?
signing treaties with the first nations
Why were tariffs important for canadian businesses?
they made foreign goods more expensive, which helped canadian businesses.
Harsh weather, lack of money and crop failures
What problems did the First Nations face after signing the treaties?
Why did Laurier want 2 provinces instead of just 1?
One province would be too large and too powerful
What led to the creation of the NWMP... and what year was the NWMP created?
The Cypress Hills Massacre
1873
What challenges did railway workers face?
dangerous conditions, extreme weather, and poor living conditions
Why were american goods cheaper than canadian goods?
They were able to be produced in larger quantities.
They harmed First Nations culture, and communities. Trying to erase their language and cultural practices.
What was the Alberta Act and why was it important?
It guaranteed separate schools and influenced education rights
How did the NWMP build relationships with First Nations and how did they later betray their trust?
By wearing red uniforms because it looked like the British uniform.
They later enforced harmful government policies like the Indian Act.
How were Chinese workers on the railroad treated differently?
They were paid less and given more dangerous work
What is a protective tariff?
A tax on imported goods
What country were the newcomers from that came to the west for homesteading?
Iceland, Russia, Canada(Ontario specifically)
Why was the vote close in Newfoundland and when did Newfoundland finally join Canada?
People were divided between independence and joining Canada. They joined in 1949.