the gold rush/colony
who came for the gold
Europeans/newcomers
how much did BC get payed yearly
they get payed $216,000 yearly
what was another option BC had
to become a part of Canada's Provinces
what did bc feel about there future
they felt unsure of their future
Who was mining the gold for hundreds of years?
The First Nations
when did BC join confedederation
they joined the confederation in July 20, 1871
What does "CPR" in Canada stand for?
It stands for, Canadian Pacific Railway.
Who paid for B.C expenses?
Britain
who did the first nations trade gold with?
the first nations traded with the hundson's bay company
What would B.C get if they would join confederation?
The CPR would build a railway across B.C
what is the last option BC had
to join the U.S.
B.C. was geographically too distant from the rest of Canada making it?
it would make it difficult to communicate and participate in Canadian politics.
What was the population count of the two colonies including First Nations?
50,000 thousand people
Who would pay off B.C debt?
Canada would pay for their debt.
What was the one options for the Government of British Columbia to pick for their future?
To remain as a British Colony
At the time B.C did not want to join confederation because, someone was already paying their expenses. What were their expenses?
Their expenses were governments and defences
when did James Douglas put magistrates for BC
BC would be protected by Canada from who
Joining confederation provided protection against America and a stronger military.
what was the reason that DC started to go bankrupt
pillaging and raids
Why didn't the First Nations not wanna join the Confederation
First Nations in B.C. had no say in the decision to join Confederation