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Where did the provinces unify and become the Dominion of Canada?
Charlottetown, PEI
What was 'Gold Fever'
When everyone was rushing at the same time to get to British Colombia and the Yukon in hopes to find gold
How many Chinese workers were killed building the Canadian Pacific Railway?
Over 600
Who is John Ware?
one of the finest cowboys and horse breeder in the Canadian West
By _________, prairie buffalo had been hunted out completely.
1879
How many Chinese workers came to Canada as labourers for the Canadian Pacific Railway?
Over 15 000
After finding gold in the west, who did Canadians want to keep out..... did it work?
Americans... it did not work but there were strict rules for Americans seeking gold
Where was gold first found in the Canadian West?
New Caledonia (Modern day British Columbia)
Who was in charge of enforcing rules and keeping people safe in Dawson City, Yukon?
Sam Steele
What did Big Bear want to create for all Indigenous groups?
One big reserve rather than small spaced out reserves
Who was Canada's first Prime Minister?
Sir John A. Macdonald
When was the Gold Rush? (year-year)
1896-1899
What was Big Bear was sentenced to jail for? Why is this surprising?
For "waging war against the queen"... this is surprising/funny because he was trying to keep things peaceful between Indigenous and British groups
What does RCMP stand for?
Royal Canadian Mounted Police
What does CPR stand for?
Canadian Pacific Railway
How many treaties were there across the country that were supposed to protect Indigenous land, rights, and people
11
Why did Big Bear refuse to sign treaty 6?
He did not want the Indigenous to share the land with the newcomers, and he did not believe that promises would be kept
At what age was Martha Black elected as a federal representative of Yukon?
69
What was the biggest gold rush of all time called?
The Klondike Stampede
What did Britain do when the gold rush started?
Quickly declared British Columbia and Yukon as colonial land
Why would Chinese workers come to Canada to help build the railway?
For an opportunity to build a better life in Canada
What needed to be added to the railway in order to avoid trains derailing?
Speed regulations and braking systems
1$... half of what white workers made daily
How many people joined the Klondike Stampede?
30 000
What were first 2 rules for entering Dawson City?
Bring a year's worth of supplies
No weapons allowed