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FENIAN RAIDS Flashcards

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Who were the Fenians?

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Members of an Irish secret society

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When were the Fenians founded?

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1858

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Who founded the Fenians?

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John O’Mahony

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Why did the Fenians hate the British

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Britain was ruling Ireland

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Where did the Fenians attack?

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Across upper and Lower Canada

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How many men were part of the Fenians?

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10,000 men

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When did the Fenians attack all over the Canadian border?

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June 1866

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Who won the battle in 1866?

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The British

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Who wanted to unite the colonies?

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John A. Macdonald

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Who was Thomas D’Arcy McGee?

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A politician and a poet who is also one of the founding Fathers of Confederation

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When was Thomas D’Arcy McGee assassinated?

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April 6, 1868

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Why was Thomas D’Arcy McGee assassinated?

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The Fenians thought he was a traitor

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Who was framed for killing Thomas D’Arcy McGee?

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James Patrick Whelan

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How many Chinese workers built the railway?

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15,000

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How many Chinese workers died while building the railway?

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600

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How much in debt did the railway go into debt?

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60 milllion dollars

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What is political deadlock?

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Two parties having equal votes

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What did George Brown stand for?

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Stood for the liberals and did not like the French and John A. Macdonald

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What did John A. Macdonald stand for?

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Stood for the conservatives and made and alliance with the french from Canada east

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What is representation by population?

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Colonies can send a certain number of representatives based on the amount of people living in the colony

21
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What is Manifest Destiny?

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Refers to the idea that Americans were entitled to all the land across North America

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What was the Homestead Act?

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Gave any settler 160 acres of land for free if the moved west

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What was Canada called before it was called Canada

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British North America

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Who was George-Etienne Cartier?

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The Prime minister of the province of Canada before confederation

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