Chapter 6 Basic Info Flashcards
1
Q
What happened in the creation of BC?
A
James Douglas created a seven member legislative with about 40 men who owned the land. They voted and made laws + decisions for BC.
2
Q
Who is James Douglas?
A
- first governor of British Columbia.
- governor of colony Vancouver Island.
- chief factor of Fort Victoria/ HBC
3
Q
Who is Si Hugh Allen
A
He put together the CPR Company
4
Q
Who is George simpson?
A
Governor of the HBC.
5
Q
Who were the main investors in the CPR syndicate?
A
Donald smith and George Stephan
6
Q
Who is John A McDonalds?
A
- First prime minister of Canada
- His dream was the CPR
7
Q
When was the Cariboo Wagon Road?
A
1862-1865
Construction stated in 1862
Left BC in debt in 1865
8
Q
When was the CPR?
A
1871 - 1885
9
Q
When was the Fraser River Gold Rush?
A
1857
10
Q
When did BC and Vancouver Island join?
A
1866
11
Q
When was the confederation of Canada?
A
1871
