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How did the French-speaking people react to the Public School's Act & Official Language Act?
They were enraged and challenged the acts through courts, calling on the Federal Government.
What is imperialism?
Imperialism is the policy of acquiring new countries through economic, cultural, or military means.
What year was gold discovered in the Klondike, Yukon?
1896
When was Victoria Day first acknowledged?
Who was the Prime Minister when gold was discovered in the Klondike?
Wilfred Laurier
Who was the Great Counciliator? Why was he called that?
Wilfred Laurier. He compromised between debating groups on multiple occasions.
How did racism and discrimination drive imperialism?
British people had a notion that their culture was superior, and that non-European cultures should disappear as they were primitive.
How many protesters passed through Chilkoot Pass?
20,000 to 30,000
In the year of Boer War, how did Laurier compromise?
In 1899, Laurier allowed volunteers to go to war, so it was not forced on his Canadian people, but also satisfied Britain.
What was the nickname of Dawson City?
Paris of the North
What was Regulation 17? How did Francophones react?
Regulation 17 was a limitation on the French language in grades 1 & 2. The Francophones were angered and challenged the law in courts, criticized it in the press, and created a Franco-Ontarian flag.
What was the Imperial Daughter Order of the Empire?
Founded in the 1900s, promising and promoting British imperialism, supported soldiers who fought to establish colonial rule throughout the entire world.
What did the Alaska boundary dispute lead to?
Growing sense of nationalism in Canada. Canadians were frustrated by having to negotiate with the US. Canada wanted greater independence and control over its own affairs.
What was the Imperial Daughter Order of the Empire's motto and 1 thing they sponsored?
One flag, one throw, one empire! The Empire Day speech.
What happened to the 100,000 men and women who set out for the Klondike?
Only 30,000 made it. Some gave up partway through the journey and came back to where they were from. Many died of disease, hypothermia, and avalanches. Of all the people who made it, only 400 struck gold.
What was the Laurier-Greenway Compromise?
Schools were run by non-spiritual people, except for the last half hour, where a representative from the church would instruct the children. Teachers would need to know English, French, and other languages spoken by children. Communities with 10 or more students who spoke a language other than English would have a separate school.
What was the Presbyterian Mission to the Indians?
Their goal was to assimilate Trinidadian/Caribbean children into European customs with residential schools. To encourage this, they brought in Christmas - giving presents.
What were the terms of Laurier's Reciprocity Treaty?
Many cheaper American goods could enter Canada without tariffs. In return, a limited number of Canadian products, such as livestock and timber, could enter the US.
What does Queen Victoria represent to Canada?
The Queen had a special affection for Canada, and in 1895, the Province of Canada had to celebrate her birthday as Queen's Day. Her Diamond Jubilee was celebrated across Canada with many speeches and events. Children were singing for the QUEEN.
What impacts of the gold rush on First Nations were significant?
An increase in population placed pressure on their food sources, altered the landscape, threat of famine and disease increased. The gov't did little to lessen the impacts.
How the Public Schools Act & Official Language Act affect the NWT, Saskatchewan, and Alberta, and how was Laurier involved?
The NWT passed a new legislation that eliminated French as an official language. It stopped French education after Gr 3. Alberta and Saskatchewan wanted to follow the same system. The French minority objected. Laurier compromised again. Minorities were allowed to maintain separate schools but had to maintain the provincial curriculum.
Why is Laurier the "Great Conciliator"?
In 1808, Canada was called to Britain to show loyalty by giving $ to increase the British navy. The French Canadians didn't like the policy, but the English Canadians wanted to keep the loyalty. Laurier compromised by building Canada a small navy instead. In January 1910, he introduced the Naval Service Bill in Parliament.
How did the English-speaking Canadians, Francophone nationalists, and business owners react to Laurier's proposal for Reciprocity?
The gov't of the US was in favor of the proposal. Canadians, however, were sharply divided. E-Canadians feared it would lead to annexation by the US. F-Canadians saw it as an opportunity to cut Britain off. Many bankers and manufacturers feared it would put the economy at risk.
How was the Boer War significant for Canada?
The F-Canadians, E-Canadians, and First Nations (Metis) men volunteered to serve at war, where many nurses also joined. This was the first time a large group of Canadians went to fight overseas. The gov't transported them to South Africa. In the end, Torontonians had a party to welcome the soldiers home.
What was the Women's Foreign Missionary Society?
This was an organization, one of many, where Protestants, Catholics, and other Christian groups spread their beliefs throughout the world. This particular group worked overseas and in Canada.