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How did the railway impact Indigenous communities? (3 reasons)
Loss of land, displacement, and environmental damage.
This event was happening in America prior to Confederation and was a push towards Confederation.
American Civil War
The psychological effects of past traumas passed down to future generations.
Intergenerational Trauma
What city was Canada’s capital in 1867?
Ottawa
What was the goal of the Numbered Treaties?
To secure land for settlement and resource extraction, while promising benefits like reserves and annual payments to Indigenous Peoples.
Why were British attitudes changing?
People in Britain were getting frustrated that their resources (money and troops) were supporting BNA
How did the Gold Rush impact the population of British Columbia?
It brought an influx of people from eastern British North America, the U.S., Europe, and China, displacing First Nations and causing conflicts.
Explain why the railway was important
Sense of unity / connect the colonies / provinces
Canals and roads were unreliable
For intercolonial trade
For defense → mobilize troops, supplies, and improve communication
Why did Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland not join Confederation?
PEI felt isolated and opposed Confederation due to unresolved land issues; Newfoundland valued its independence and feared higher taxes.
List all the factors that supported Confederation
> Political Deadlock in the Province of Canada
> Defense Reasons
Manifest Destiny, Fenian Raids
>Economic Reasons
End of Reciprocity Treaty (US), End of Colonial Preference / end of the Corn Laws (Britain)
>Changing British Attitudes
>Need for a Railway