Terms
What is migration?
This term means the movement of people from one place to another, within the same country.
Who is Louis Riel?
This Métis leader helped establish Manitoba and led the Red River Resistance.
Which happened first: Treaty 6, the North-West Resistance, or Alberta becoming a province?
Treaty 6 (1876)
What happened in 1905 that changed the political map of Western Canada?
Alberta and Saskatchewan became provinces.
What was the main purpose of the fur trade during the early history of Canada?
To obtain furs, especially beaver pelts, for sale in Europe.
What is scrip?
Métis people were often given these certificates, which could be exchanged for land or money instead of receiving treaty land.
Wilfred Laurier
When did the North-West Resistance take place?
1885
How did treaties change land ownership in Western Canada?
They transferred land control from First Nations to the Canadian government, often with promises of support.
Why did Canada want to settle the West quickly?
To prevent American expansion and strengthen control over the territory.
What is federalism?
This system of government divides power between a national government and regional governments, and was created at Confederation.
Who is Gabriel Dumont?
This Métis military leader was known for his skill as a buffalo hunter and commander at Batoche.
When did PEI join Confederation?
1873
Why did British Columbia decide to join Confederation?
Canada promised to build a transcontinental railway.
What is Fort Whoop-Up?
A trading post in southern Alberta that became known for the illegal whisky trade with First Nations.
What is the Dominion Lands Act?
This document encouraged settlement of Western Canada by offering 160 acres of land to settlers who met certain conditions.
Who is David Thompson?
This British explorer mapped parts of western Canada.
When did Manitoba become a province as a result of the Red River Resistance?
1870
How did representation by population help address political imbalance?
It gave regions with larger populations more political influence in government.
What happened to Louis Riel after the North-West Resistance ended?
He was arrested, tried for treason, and executed.
What is sovereignty?
A government's ability to govern itself without outside control.
Why might Louis Riel be called both a hero and a rebel?
He defended Métis rights and helped create Manitoba, but he also led resistance movements against the Canadian government.
What happened to Rupert's Land in 1870?
It was transferred from the Hudson's Bay Company to Canada.
Before Confederation, Canada East and Canada West often disagreed so strongly that governments struggled to pass laws. This problem was known as what?
Political deadlock
Who is Gabriel Dumont?
This Métis military leader was known for his leadership at Batoche during the North-West Resistance.