People
Queen Victoria
Who was Britain's queen during the 1860's?
July 1, 1867
What day was Confederation Day?
To keep order on the plains
Why did Canada send the Northwest Mounted Police to the west?
Leader of the Metis
Who was Louis Riel?
To build a railroad to the Pacific in 10 years.
What did Canada promise B.C. before they joined Confederation?
They had not been consulted about the purchase of the land.
Why did the Metis rebel?
The first lieutenant governor of Canada's Northwest Territories
Who was William McDougall?
Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia
Which four provinces joined Canada in 1867?
The Tories, the Bleus, and the Grits
What were the three political parties of Canada?
MP who led the Irish immigrants to support Confederation
Who was Thomas D'Arcy McGee?
Politician in Nova Scotia who called Confederation "Botheration"
Who was Joseph Howe?
The Tories
Which party did John A. Macdonald belong to?
George-Etienne Cartier
Who promised to build a railroad to the Pacific in 10 years?
Because of the Pacific Railway scandal.
Why did John A. Macdonald have to resign?
William Van Horne
Who completed the Canadian Pacific Railway?