The Metis
Leader of the Metis during the Red River Rebellion and an ally during the Northwest Resistance.
This modern-day province agreed to join confederation as long as a railway was constructed.
British Columbia
Before being known as Canada West, it was known as...
Upper Canada
The Father of Confederation
John A. MacDonald
What was the name of the leader of the Clear Grits?
George Brown
What language did the Metis speak?
Michif
What "push" factors led to many Chinese immigrants arriving in Canada from California?
anti-Chinese racism
Canada East
What were two reasons for confederation?
Name one accomplishment and one problematic stance that John A MacDonald had.
unified the country through confederation, expanding the country, starting the railway construction, etc.
execution of Louis Riel and mistreatment of the Metis, established residential schools, Chinese Head Tax, etc.
Metis were a mix of what two groups?
First Nations women and European men
What is one example of how the Chinese immigrants were mistreated during the construction of the railway?
paid significantly less, given dangerous jobs, not provided with their own tools, etc.
What was one of Lord Durham's three recommendations?
Upper/Lower Canada should merge into one colony, the French should assimilate, citizens should be given a voice in the new colony to ensure responsible government
Why were the French less interested in the idea of confederation?
Fear of losing their language/culture to the English-speaking majority
What was one of the problems with the scrip system that the Metis were provided with?
confusing application, fraud by the government, separating families, etc.
Where did many of the Metis live and what is this place referred to in modern day?
Red River area, now modern-day Manitoba
After construction, how did the Canadian government try to limit Chinese Immigration?
Chinese Head Tax - paying a significant sum of money in order to enter the country
What capital city was initially chosen?
Kingston
What province was not interested in confederation, with one reason being the fact that the railway would have no benefit to them?
PEI
What province held the Northwest Resistance?
Saskatchewan
What were the two types of scrips that were given to the Metis?
Land scrip, money scrip
What were two benefits of having the Canadian Pacific Railway?
uniting the country, trade/economy, communication, ease and speed of travel, creating jobs, allowing people to move out west, etc.
What capital city was finally chosen?
Bytown (now named Ottawa)
What year did confederation happen?
1867
Why was Louis Riel executed?
treason