Construction
When did construction start?
Construction started in spring of 1881.
What treaties were the First Nations tricked into signing?
Treaties 1-7
Who were the main people disadvantages? Why?
First Nations, Chinese workers, and women. First nations and women had no say in construction of the railway. Chinese workers were forced to work with no compensation.
What did they railway promise?
A new life and delivered promises of wealth.
What happened in spring of 1885?
Metis member in Saskatchewan started and uprising to get attention from government as they lost many territories and land.
Where did construction not finish without government help?
Sections in British Columbia and Ontario.
What happened to First Nations when they were promised now harm would come from this railway?
They were put onto reserves and lot traditional territories to make room for new settlers and immigrants.
What safety measures were put in parts of the railway?
10 kph speed limit and specialized trains.
What did the CPR promote?
The CPR promoted tourism and immigration, Canada's war through the year, and the railway diversified to include steamships, hotels, airlines, mining, oil and gas exploration, delivery and telecommunication companies.
What did leader Gabriel Dumont do and where?
Killed dozens of North-West Mounted Police at Duck Lake.
Who were the main workers? Tell me 2 facts about them.
The main worked were 15 000 Chinese workers. More then 600 died and a head tax was put on these workers. (other possible answers)
Now, what does the government have to do? What act is this under?
The Canadian government has to pay taxed to First Nations for using there land under the Indian act.
Why did people not want to invest in the railroad?
Many believed the railroad wouldn’t make money.
How did the CPR help Canada’s economy?
Helped immigration was on a large scale and contributed to growth of towns and cities, and Canada's economy. It allowed passenger travel by train, great capacity for transporting goods, and a wider market for trade.
What was Louis RIel charges with? What ended up happening?
Louis Riel ended up surrendering and was charged with treason and was later hanged on November 16, 1885.
What did the railways diversify? Provide 5 examples.
Steamships, hotels, airlines, mining, oil and gas exploration, delivery and telecommunication companies.
What damage was caused to the First Nations? How?
Colonial damage was caused as they needed to clear out areas for the railway.
Fill in the black. “The First Nations were forced out of their land and put onto reserves despite being _____ no harm would come from this railway”
Promised
Why did building the railway on Horse Pass help despite all problems?
It was a huge shortcut compared to alternative routes.
What did Ottawa do which in they offered money?
Ottawa asked CPR for help as in return, they would receive money as they were bankrupt anyways.
Why was Horse Pass a hard area to build in? What was a problem it lead too and why?
Had a steep drop, railway had to be built at a 4.5% gradient downwards. Massive deforestation, the railway used up a lot of wood and iron. Other possible answer, started fire and watershed of the Eastern Rocky Mountains, had to deal with numerous avalanches and deep snow near Rogers Pass.
How much did the railway cost? What happened after they reached this budget?
Construction of the railway was $100,000,000. The government helped pay for the remaining parts of the railway.
Where in America does the railway extend to?
Milwaukee, Detroit, Chicago, New York, and Minneapolis.