Colonialism + Postcolonialism Flashcards
Who do historians think is responsible for the highest amount of corpses in human history
Europe
What is colonialism
policy where political power from one territory holds control over another territory
When can exploitation occur
when specific groups are denied self-determination and made to feel inferior
example of exploitation
Equador wanted to cut down trees so the Cofan welcomed rich Germans to learnt he way they live. The Germans loved it so they tied themselves to the tree in order to stop Equador from chopping them down
2 perspectives of the question “Are injustices now correctable”
lasting effects
shared identity
What is lasting effects
modern-day people should take over the duties of the colonized who have benefitted form other’s harm
What is shared identity
many nations have emerged from colonialist processes and people now-a-days and the colonized both benefitted by colonial activities
What do the lasting effectors argue about colonial subjects in politics
four parts of life
mental
physical
spiritual
emotional
How were Metis men easily identified (4)
They wore Blue coats, a beaded pipe bag, bright red sash, and spoke the language Michif
What did the metis people value and why
horses because they loved racing and were expert marksmen
What was Winnipeg formerly known as
Seven Oaks
When did Canada become a country
July 1st, 1867
First 4 provinces
Ontario
Quebec
Nova Scotia
New Brunswick
Who did Canada negotiate with and what did they get out of it
negotiated with Hudson’s Bay Company to purchase The Northwest Territories
When was land promised to the Metis and through what
1869
a system of land script and money coupons
Who weren’t the Metis accepted as
white or indian
What activity are the Metis most known for
Buffalo Hunting
Where and when were the Metis 2 most popular battles held
Seven Oaks 1870
Batoche 1885
After the battle in Batoche how were the Metis branded
as rebels and traitor living on road allowance
4 stages of colonialism in Canada
1.) Indigenous and Non-Indigenous living in separate worlds (up to 1500 AD)
2.) Non-Indigenous became more popular and Indigenous got sick and where lessening. But they still left each other alone (1500-1870)
3.) Non-Indigenous took over and ruled and forced the Indigenous to do as they said (1871-1969)
4.) Indigenous peoples are seeking change and are regaining their control on their land back (1970- now)
