Confederation
John A. MacDonald
The HBC sold this land to the Government of Canada
Ruperts Land
These people were subject to horrific conditions while building the CPR
Chinese Railway Workers
List a reason why the Metis chose Louis Riel to be their leader
-Spoke several languages, they felt ignored, he was highly respected
When did Canada become a country?
July 1, 1867
The leader of the political party who holds the most seats in the House of Commons is the
Prime Minister
This Prime Minister chose to hang Riel so he could secure Anglophone votes in Ontario
John A. MacDonald
What helped connect Canada and move goods across long distances?
Railway
Who was concerned that “rep by pop” would give too much power to English-speaking Canadians?
The French Canadiens of Canada East, who had a smaller population.
This document guarantees rights and freedoms for all in Canada
Charter of Rights and Freedoms
This is when the people who make decisions, or the government, are elected by people to “represent” them
Representative Democracy
What was issued to the Métis rather than directly giving them land?
Scrip
What were the 3 components of the National policy?
immigration, economy, transportation/ transcontinental railway
What is multiculturalism?
Multiculturalism is when people from many different cultures live together peacefully and are all treated equally. Canada supports this by respecting and including all cultures.
Canada's assimilationist policies affected who, primarily?
Indigenous people
What is political deadlock?
Parties can't agree on anything so legislation can't be passed, no progress can really be made
What did the Metis create to negotiate the terms of joining Canada/creating Manitoba?
Provisional Government
What did John A. MacDonald introduce to protect Canadian business?
tariffs
Who had to officially approve the BNA Act (what would create the Dominion of Canada) before it became law?
Britain
Why did workers form labour unions?
For better pay and safer working conditions
At the time of Confederation, what were the four provinces?
Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia
The Government of Canada ignoring the needs of the Metis and First Nations led to what?
Rebellions
How was land divided in the West?
Township, section, quarter section
What is federalism?
Federalism is a system of government where power is divided between two levels:
A central (or national) government, and
Regional governments, like provinces or states.
In Canada, federalism means that both the federal government (in Ottawa) and the provincial and territorial governments (like Ontario, Alberta, etc.) have the power to make laws and decisions in certain areas.
How does Canada encourage people to be active citizens?
By asking people to vote, volunteer, and treat others with respect