Part 5) Flashcards
In 1867 the dominion of Canada comprised of 4 regions, what were they?
Quebec, Ontario,New Brunswick, Nova Scotia
When did Manitoba join the federation
1870
When did British Columbia join the federation
1871
When did PEI join the federation?
1873
What are three reasons why the Canadian government wanted the land in the west ?
1) to offer a place for Canadians to settle
2) to create. Larger economic base
3) protect undefended land from America
When did the dominion squire the lands of the west ?
1869
When was the first Métis uprising?
1869
Where was the first Métis uprising ?
Red river
When was the second Métis uprising ?
1885
Where was the second Métis uprising!
Batoche
Both Métis uprisings were led by who
Louis riel
What was a result of the second uprising
Louis riel dying
What was a result of the first Métis uprising ?
The Manitoba act
What year was the Indian act put in place
1876