Red River Resistance
What were the main grievances of the Métis people that led to the Red River Resistance?
The Métis were upset because settlers were taking their land and their rights were not being recognized.
What is the Indian Act, and when was it introduced?
It’s a law defining the relationship between the Canadian government and First Nations, introduced in 1876.
When was the Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR) incorporated?
The CPR was incorporated in 1881.
What was the primary reason for the establishment of the North-West Mounted Police (NWMP) in 1873?
The NWMP was created to maintain law and order in the western territories of Canada, especially due to the influx of settlers and conflicts related to land, the fur trade, and Indigenous peoples.
Which was introduced in 1867.
A. Red River Resistance
B. The Indian Act
C. Building of the Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR)
Building of the Canadian Pacific Railway(CPR)-
Building of the Canadian Pacific Railway(CPR)-
D. The North-West Mounted Police (NWMP)/Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP).
E. None of the above
B. The Indian Act
How did Louis Riel contribute to the Red River Resistance?
Louis Riel led the Métis, organized the resistance, and created a provisional government to negotiate with the Canadian government.
What was the original purpose of the Indian Act?
Its purpose was to assimilate Indigenous peoples into Euro-Canadian society.
What was the original purpose of building the CPR?
The original purpose was to construct a transcontinental railway as a promise to British Columbia upon its entry into Confederation.
What were some of the key responsibilities of the NWMP after its formation?
The NWMP enforced laws, maintained peace, protected settlers, managed the fur trade, and controlled illegal activities like whiskey trafficking.
John A. MacDonald promised to complete this.
A. Red River Resistance
B. The Indian act
C. Building of the CPR
D. NWMP/RCMP
E. All of the above
C. Building of the CPR
What role did the Manitoba Act of 1870 play in the development of western Canada?
What role did the Manitoba Act of 1870 play in the development of western Canada?
I’m What are some key aspects of the Indian Act?
It deals with reserve governance, Indian status, cultural suppression, residential schools, and discrimination against women.
Who were some of the workers involved in building the CPR?
Thousands of labourers, including 15,000 Chinese temporary workers, helped build the railway.
How did the NWMP address conflicts with Indigenous peoples?
The NWMP used a combination of diplomacy and enforcement, often negotiating treaties to ensure peaceful coexistence.
This could be referred to as another name.
A. Red River Resistance
B. The Indian act
C. Building of the CPR
D. NWMP/RCMP
E. None of the above
A. Red River Resistance
What was the Métis List of Rights, and why was it important during the Red River Resistance?
The List of Rights was a list of demands from the Métis, including land and language rights. It helped guide negotiations with the Canadian government.
How has the Indian Act impacted First Nations peoples?
It caused cultural loss, limited self-governance, land loss, discrimination, and social problems.
How did the Canadian Pacific Railway diversify its operations over time?
The CPR diversified by establishing hotels, shipping lines, airlines, and developing mining and telecommunications industries.
What methods did the NWMP use to maintain law and order in the western territories?
The NWMP conducted patrols, enforced laws, negotiated treaties, and implemented educational programs for settlers.
Louis Riel played a big part in this.
A. Red River Resistance
B. The Indian act
C. Building of the CPR
D. NWMP/RCMP
E. All of the above
A. Red River Resistance
How did the Red River Resistance impact the Métis and First Nations peoples in terms of their rights and recognition?
The Red River Resistance showed the struggle for rights and recognition by the Métis and First Nations. It became a symbol of their fight against colonial expansion.
What efforts have been made regarding the Indian Act in recent decades?
There have been efforts to amend or repeal it, but changes should have Indigenous peoples’ consent.
What is the current status of the Canadian Pacific Railway in terms of company structure and revenue?
In 2001, Canadian Pacific split into five separate companies, with CPR returning to being a railway company. It now has over 22,500 km of track across Canada and the U.S., and in 2020, it reported $7.71 billion in total revenues.
How did the legacy of the NWMP contribute to the formation of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP)?
The NWMP's role in maintaining law and order in the west helped shape the RCMP, which became a symbol of Canadian history and governance.
This prevented Métis from trading.
A. Red River Resistance
B. The Indian act
C. Building of the CPR
D. NWMP/RCMP
E. None of the above
E. None of the above