Chapter 4 - Métis Flashcards
What were factors that affected the northwest uprising
Extreme racism Farms not being recognized Over hunter bison Starvation Loosing transport work (carting with hbc due to CPR) Alcoholism Drought Poor quality land
Who are the Métis
Ancestors of European traders and First Nations
What is the impact of the nwmp (northwest mounted police)
Protected métis from whiskey traders
Prevented American anexation
Increase in laws for First Nations
What did the métis think about the Selkirk settlement
Wanted to protect their land
Wanted more pemmican for nwc
Define treason.
To go against ones government
Define sovereign rights
The right to form a government or country
Define the Indian act.
The act created to regulate the lives of the First Nations of Canada . (See, assimilation)
Why did JAM wanted to invest in Rupert’s land?
1) stretch Canada from coast to coast
2) make a good profit to settle in new immigrants
3 American annexation
Who was Louis riel?
A leader for the métis, made the provisional government, took in to court and was faced a trial, wanted to tell people his verdict about the métis, got Exiled
What was the Manitoba act?
Land surrounding the red river became province of Manitoba
Made French and English the official language
Metis existing lands were protected
JAM sent troops to “keep the peace” > forced métis on scrips of land
What was the pacific scandal?
JAM needed money for re-election campaign, he went to HUGH ALLEN for support and promised him a railway contract. Made country and Canada feel distrust and he was forced to RESIGN. Caused a lot of debt
What was the national policy?
Economic program introduced by JAM:
1) protective tariffs: taxes applied to USA goods making CAN goods cheaper
2) immigration to west: bring in farmers, produce and export wheat
3) CPR: transport goods and people, ships goods in Canada to Asia
What was the Canadian pacific railway?
Connected Canada from coast to coast. Transported goods and people and troops. Protected the nation
Who helped finish the railway?
William Van Horne:
1) helped finish the railway faster
2) caused lots of debt but cut expenses by hiring CHEAP CHINESE WORKERS
