BC'S HISTORY Flashcards
When did BC join confederation
July 1871
What fort became the center of HBC west coast
Fort Victoria
During the gold rush where did most people go from San Francisco
Victoria
Who had power in Victoria
James Douglas
What was BC first capital
New Westminister
What act gave Douglas veto power
I
Who was the publisher of the VIctoria paper who changed his name from William Smith
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Who was the chief spokesman for anti confederation forces in BC
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Which governor was appointed after Seymour’s death
Anthony Musgrave
Did Anthony Musgrave support confederation or not
He did
Why did BC join Confederation
Afraid of annexation
What was BC called before
New Caledonia
What financial reason was a cause in BC joining confederation
Debt
CPR promised to be built in how many years
10
Which part of BC was most concerned with confederation
Victoria
What place did James Douglas think should be the capital of BC
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What happened first
Caribou gold rush or Fraser gold rush
Fraser
What was a main change from the gold rush
Increase in population
How much money was paid for each BC person
80 cents
What was BC main resource before the Gold rush
Sea Otter Pelts
What was BC official date for joining confederation
s
The treaty that was negotiated over the 54 40 north latitude resulted in the signing of this treaty
s
