Confederation/National Policy
Who was Canada's first Prime Minister?
John A. MacDonald
The BNA Act created the ___________________.
Dominion of Canada
Who was the Orangeman that was executed by Riel’s provisional Government in Manitoba?
Thomas Scott
Who was considered Louis Riel's right-hand man?
Gabriel Dumont
Who was Saskatchewan's first Premier?
Walter Scott
What date did Canada officially become a country?
July 1st, 1867
__________ means we will have two levels of government a national and provincial one. The federal would handle matters affecting everyone, and the provincial government would handle matters in the provincial borders
Federalism
The owner of the Nor’ Western newspaper in Manitoba was?
Dr. Shultz
Who planned a three prong attack in the North West and moved in on Batoche?
Middleton
Who was the Governor General of Canada who attended the ceremony when Saskatchewan became a province?
Earl Grey
Which provinces were the original provinces of Confederation?
Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia
The believe of the United States wanting all of North America to be a part of them.
Manifest Destiny
The Red River Settlement is located in the area around present day ____________.
Winnipeg
Who traveled to Battleford to meet with Government Agents to discuss food and provisions for his people?
Chief Poundmaker
Why did the feds feel that the creation of Alberta and Saskatchewan did not warrant provincial status
Not a big enough population
Why did confederation occur? Explain.
1. Political Deadlock no laws can be passed during this time.
2. A railway was needed to link the colonies
3. Trade with the United States
4. Threat of American Expansion
5. Changing British Attitudes
Explain the Canada Federal System by naming the three branches and explaining them
-Legislative Branch (Law making body): makes the laws and votes on taxes and other sources of revenue
-Executive Branch (Policy making body): approves the proposed legislation before it goes to the House of Commons where it is then debated. Also, advises the governor general on policy and appointments.
-Judicial Branch (Court System): Interprets the laws and carries out justice through the courts
The west was purchased by Canada from the _____________________.
Hudson Bay Company
What was Louis Riel charged with and what plea did he refuse?
He was charged with Treason and refused the insanity plea
When these two provinces entered confederation what were they given for joining?
-Each given $1 million
-Taxes could be used to support Catholic and Protestant schools
-Money to be provided for public works and government expenses
John A. Macdonald’s National Policies?
a.Protective Tariffs
b.A National Railway
c.Settlement of the West
d.Formation of the North West Mounted Police
e.The signing of the Seven Treaties
In the BNA Act it stated these three things:
a.Powers of provincial and Federal governments
b.Outlined the structure of the government
c.Guaranteed protection for minority groups
What was agreed upon between Macdonald and Riel in Manitoba’s entry into confederation?
a.Settlers given rights to land
b.French and English official languages
c.Catholic and Public schools accepted
d.Annual subsidy of $0.80/person until population reaches 400,000 people
What were the results from the Battle of Batoche/North West Resistance for Canada?
1.The trouble in the North West helped complete the unfinished railway
2.Riel’s execution led to a split in French – English relations in Canada
3.The 2 months between Riel’s conviction and execution put attention on the concerns of the people in the North West
4.Quebec Catholics left the Conservative Party and supported the Liberals
What city became the capital of Alberta? What city became the capital of Saskatchewan? Give one reason per city on why they were chosen to become the capital.
-Capital of Alberta is Edmonton and they chose it because it was the centre of the Province and was a former fur trading post
-Capital of Saskatchewan is Regina and they chose it because it was on the CPR mainline, the headquarters of the NWMP, and was the capital of the NW since 1883