The Dominion lands act
What did the Dominion Lands Act offer to settlers?
Free land
When was the Immigration act passed?
1869
Where was the London conference?
London, England
When was the Indian act passed?
1876
When was the Manitoba act?
1870
How much land was offered to the settlers?
160 acres
Why did the Canadian government was to settle in Canada West?
To increase population and economic prosperity
When was the London conference?
1866
Who did the Indian act affect?
The Indigenous people and their communities.
Who were the Metis?
Descendants of both Europeans and Indigenous peoples.
When was the Dominion lands act passed?
1872
How much money did settlers have to pay to move to Canada West?
Ten dollars
What did the London conference lead to?
The creation of Canada.
What is one problem with the Indian act?
It has been used to discriminate against Indigenous women.
Why were the Metis cheated out of their land?
Because they didn't understand the laws and money system.
The government bought land from...
Rupert's land
The Immigration act established immigration offices in...
London, England, and other parts of the United Kingdom
When was the BNA act?
1867
The act gave the government control over parts of Indigenous peoples lives such as...
Housing and healthcare
Before the Manitoba act there was a rebellion called _____________.
The Red River Rebellion.
What was the purpose of the Dominion lands act?
To encourage settlers in Canada West
What was the main goal of the Immigration act?
To control and manage the Immigration in Canada.
What was the BNA act?
An important law that helped create Canada and establish its government.
What is another problem with the Indian act?
iI does not allow for full development and self-determination for Indigenous peoples.
Who was the Red River Rebellion led by?
Louis Riel.