British Columbia History Flashcards
When did BC join confederation?
July 20, 1871
What was the Central Western HBC Fort?
Fort Victoria
Where did people from San Fransisco move during the gold rush?
Victoria
Who was James Douglas?
The man who held power in Victoria.
Which gold rush brought people to New Westminster?
The Caribou Gold Rush
When was the BC Act created?
1858
Who was Governor Douglas?
Governor of Vancouver Island from 1851-1764
Who was Anthony Musgrave?
Governor of BC 1869-1871
Believer in confederation
What does Annexation mean?
Lose of power
What was the former name of BC?
New Caledonia
What financial reason lead to BC joining Canada?
Debts
What came first first the caribou gold rush or the Fraser river gold rush?
•Fraser River (1857)
Caribou Gold Rush (1862)
How much did someone living in BC how to pay?
$0.80
What was BCs main resource before the Gold Rush?
Sea Otter Pelts