Life in British north america
What is a Seigneur?
A landowner who owns large areas of land & small parcels to farmers for their use.
what does ¨confederation" mean?
A union of, or an alliance among, colonies in British North America
what does "provisional government" mean?
A temporary government created to keep law and order while a permanent government is being established
What does the militia mean?
A group of fighters made up of a regular citizens.
what does "industralization" mean
industrialization is a process in which machines replace manual labour as a dominant method of production.
What Is Assimilate?
To Bring into conformity or adapt to the customs and attitudes of a group
What does ¨manifest destiny" mean
American belief in a clear right and duty to expand throughout north american
What is Rupert's land known as?
Ruperts land is known as Red river resistance.
What is a powwow?
A traditional First Nations gathering of individuals, who danced ceremonical dances, taught, healed and celebrated.
what is domestic servant?
domestic servant someone who is paid to work in someone else's home to help with children or chores
What is nationalism?
A desire for people sharing a common culture, language, and history to from an independent nation.
What does ¨annexation¨ mean?
Incorporation of a territory into another territory.
who was the first lieutenant-governor of the northwest?
William McDougall
What does "famine" mean?
An extreme shortage of food.
When was the bell telephone company of canada established?
In 1880
What is Abolitionist?
Abolitionist is a person who wants and works to end slavery.
why did the united states engaged in a civil war.
A number of southern states wanted to break away from the rest of united states. The large army of northern states won the war, keeping the united states together and ending slavery.
when did the Manitoba Act get pass?
May 12,1870
What is Patriarchal?
A Society or goverment that ensures male dominance.
What type of work do children do in the factory?
children were employed in many different industries
how many people fled to British north america along the underground railroad.
Between 30,000 and 40,000
What is Fenians?
An Irish-Catholic organization in ireland and united states that turned to violence in an effort to liberate ireland from british rule.
When did the Metis decide to give up their land claims and move out of the province?
By 1880
What is WCTU mean?
Womens christian Temperance Union
Where were their streetcars?
In Toronto, Montreal and Ottawa.