Vocabulary
What is a drought?
A period of time with little or no precipitation.
What First Nations groups lived in this region to begin? (name 2)
Cree, Salteaux, Blackfoot, Dene
What provinces are in this region? (4)
Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta and BC
How did the railway benefit the Government and the NWMP?
NWMP: The railway could help them travel faster.
What was the first European language spoken on the plains?
French
What is a cavalry?
A group of soldiers on horseback.
Who was Canada's first Prime Minister who created the Northwest Mounted Police?
Sir John A. MacDonald
What territories are in this region? (2)
Northwest Territory, Yukon
Why is this region so good for farming?
Flat land, rich soil
What were the main employers of the Metis in the interior plains?
The HBC and NWC
What is an ambassador?
A person chosen to represent or speak for a group of people.
Name one way the Ukrainian or Russian settlers contributed to the way of life in this region.
Ukrainian: Many settlers' children became teachers
Russian: They introduced different types of wheat that are still grown today
What are some of the key features of the land in this region?
What are the three main industries in this region?
Oil and gas, forestry, and farming
How did horses change life for the First Nations people?
They could travel further and carry heavier loads.
What is Scrip?
A coupon given to Metis people which they could exchange for land or money.
Name one way the Polish or German settlers contributed to the way of life in this region.
Polish: they farmed, worked in the mines, and created community associations.
German: German Mennonites became very successful farmers.
What is the climate like in this region?
Long cold winter, short hot summers, dry
How did the railway affect the First Nations and Metis people?
The bison population was decimated, which greatly impacted their way of life.
Why was the Red River cart a good for of transportation?
It could transport goods and people on land, and it could also float across water.
What is potash?
A substance added to fertilizer. It is rich in potassium.
Why did so many British settlers come during the Great Migration?
They're country was overcrowded and jobs were hard to get.
What are some of the most populated cities in this region (5)?
Regina, Saskatoon, Winnipeg, Calgary, Edmonton
What were some of the ways the First Nations and Metis people used the bison?
Various answers.
What was the Red River Colony?
A colony created by the Earl of Selkirk, made of Scottish Highland farmers. They build a settlement around the Red River in the area called Assiniboia.