Pre -Confederation
He was allegedly the first European to reach the shores of Canada.
Who is St Brendan
The four provinces that actually signed on to Confederate.
What are, Ontario (Canada West, Upper Canada), Quebec (Lower Canada, Canada East), New Brunswick, Nova Scotia
Confederation was made legal by signing this document by both Canadian and English politicians in London.
What is the British North American Act (BNA Act) / Confederation Act 1867.
He was Prime Minister in 1867.
Who is Sir John A Macdonald
This was the official term or policy for putting no restrictions on who can immigrate into your country.
What is the Open-Door Policy
One of Lord Durham's recommendations to the British Government in regards to Canada governing itself.
What are:
1. French and English separate - Provincial Governments in Upper and Lower Canada - run as one province.
2. Federal System - Ideally run by British Loyalists/English speakers
These are the three main reasons Provinces wanted to Confederate.
What is Threat of Invasion by USA (National Defense), Build the Economy (Trade) and Build a Railway
The Canadian government signed Treaties with the Indigenous groups throughout the West, including this Treaty governing the land in which we are currently on.
What is Treaty 4.
Led by Louis Riel, a Metis force took over this Hudson Bays stronghold without firing a shot.
What is Fort Garry
Canada also bolstered their population by asking for orphans from this country. Don't worry the Government promised a "good home for them" and offered they be adopted by Farmers in the West.
What is Britain/England/The United Kingdom.
These are the 4 objectives of the Constitutional Act of 1791
What are:
1. Equal Rights for all Citizens
2. Provinces can Tax themselves
3. Separate into Upper and Lower Canada, with own legislatures
4. Fix problems with previous government (British)
This was the type of economy Canada had just prior to Confederation. It refers to an economy built on natural resources.
What is a "staple economy"
In Treaty 4, one condition agreed upon was to set up Schools on reserves. Another was to prohibit this beverage from Reserve lands.
What is intoxicating liquors (alcohol).
He was the hot-blooded Orangeman who was killed due to his foul language and uttering of death threats.
Who is Thomas Scott.
This was typically the first choice of building materials for homes on the Prairies.
What is Sod
He wrote the pre-amble to the Durham Report, and was considered Lord Durhams right hand man.
Who is Charles Buller
Fear of the threat of US Invasion was in part due to this North American ideal which would see Americans push Westward.
What is Manifest Destiny
Part of the Indian Act was to forbade the speaking of Native language, practicing traditional religion and cultural ceremonies, such as the ones practiced in the Pacific Northwest.
What is a Potlatch
Ideals used by Father Ritchot in negotiating for the creation of the province of Manitoba can be found in this document written by Louis Riel and published just before Manitoba became part of Canada.
What is the Metis Bill of Rights.
The NWMP (RCMP) were called into this place after tensions rose between the local Nakoda people and American "wolfers"
What is Cypress Hill
Government officials met here, as well as Quebec City to discuss Confederation. After they agreed on terms they finalized it in London, England.
Where is Charlottetown, PEI.
This was the Political party classified as Radical Englishmen.
What is the Grits/Liberals
Fill in the blank, from an exert taken directly from the Indian Act "No rebel Indians should be ___________ the Reserves without a pass signed by an I.D. official."
What is allowed off.
These were the last words spoken by Louis Riel prior to his execution.
What is the Lords Prayer - "Lead me not into temptation"
After treaties promised agricultural tools to First Nation farmers, they were forbidden to use this type of steam-powered farming machine.
What is threshing.