Early Exploration
1.The British and French explorers were searching for the ________ passage to Asia
Northwest Passage
Used to end wars between Indigenous Nations, settle Land disputes and arrange trade of Marriage
Traditional Treaties
One of the First resources that continued to attracted Europeans to North America
Fish
The Metis are a peoples with heritage stemming from which ethnicities?
Indigenous and european (French, sometimes scottish)
What is a main feature of the Royal Proclomation?
a) Boundary line between settlers and FN
b) Only BR government can negotiate for land
c) Land can only be signed over by treaty
Europeans arriving in North America used the idea of terra nullius to justify their power over Indigenous nations and the seizing of their lands. Terra nullius is a legal term that means
Empty/ Barren/ Uninhabited Land
The group of Indigenous peoples which slowly became extinct by the 1800's.
Beothuk
Present day Horses in North America are Native to this Land
Fale- They were brought over in thw 1500's by Christopher Colombus
What is Michif?
Language spoken by the Metis
The National Polct Consulsted of three Initiatives.
name one
–Protective tariffs against foreign goods
–The completion of transcontinental railway
–Greater immigration and settlement of the West
Introduction of non-native plant and animal species to new territories
Colombian Exchange
In the mid-1700’s, treaties were signed between the British and tribes in Eastern Canada such as the Mi’kmaq
The were known as
Peace and Friendship Treaties
What were the three main roles played by the Indigenous during the Fur Trade
1.Hunters and Trappers
2.Middlemen and Traders
3.Social Roles
The leaders of the Red River settlement formed the_______________________________ Committee
Metis National Committee
A policy that defines who is considered as Indian under The law
Indian Act
Who were the first europeans to set up permanent Colonies In North America?
French Explorers
Agreement made with no legal basis, no requirement to live up to it
Non Binding Promise.
In 1869 the Hudsona Bay Company Sold Ruperts Land to who?
The Government Of Canada
Bonus- For 300,000 British Pounds
Louis Riel Led which Battle agaisnt the Government?
North west Rebellion
Battle Of Batoche
Battle of Fish Creek
What promise did John A. Macdonald make to British Colombia?
The CPR would be complete in 10 Years.
Jaques Cartier.
The Name of an indigenous Leader imprisoned beause his warriors chose to fight on his behalf.
Big Bear.
What were some of the benefits for european men after taking Indigenous wives?
- Allowed for easier Trading
- Women acted as guides and Translators
- Formation of Kinship and Family Bonds
Louis Riel was charged with what Crime?
High Treason
what is a provisional Government? What did it do?
- A temporary Government.
They established a bill outlining their demands