Louis Riel/Metis
Manitoba was the __th province to join Confederation.
ANSWER: 5th province
Define Citizenship.
ANSWER: Citizenship means belonging to a country and sharing rights and duties with others. To be a good citizen, you must obey laws, pay taxes, and vote when you are older. Helping your community and respecting others also keeps your country strong and fair.
What is the national animal of Scotland?
ANSWER: Unicorn
Why were the Metis unhappy with the transfer of Rupert's Land to Canada?
ANSWER: The government treated the Metis as if they did not deserve to be consulted on matters that affected their lives.
Define compromise.
ANSWER: A compromise is a way to settle a disagreement where both sides give up a little bit of what they want to reach an agreement. It is often called "meeting in the middle".
The current world record for the most chewing gum chewed at one time stands at ___ pieces.
ANSWER: 250
When did Manitoba join Confederation?
ANSWER: July 15, 1870
What animal/ insect can fly higher than Mount Everest?
ANSWER: Bees
What were some benefits of the Manitoba Act?
ANSWER: The Act guaranteed land for the Metis, federal representation, provincial status, the use of both English and French in the provincial legislature, provincial records, and courts, and protected Protestant and Catholic educational rights.
Define provisional government.
ANSWER: A temporary government formed when no other authority can establish control.
When did the Red River Resistance occur?
ANSWER: 1869-1870
Cats spend an average of __ hours a day sleeping.
ANSWER: 15 hours
It can take you __ minutes to fall through the Earth's center.
ANSWER: 42 minutes