Section 15 Flashcards
1
Q
Who was the eleven treaties signed between and when. This was a way for the federal gov to do what.
A
Indig & federal gov
1871
A way for federal gov to take control of their lands
2
Q
Why did the indig feel pressure to agree to the eleven treaties (3)
A
Colonists settling on native land
Threatened by famine
True nature of treaties not clearly explained
3
Q
Indian act was introduced in 1876, what did it do(4)
A
Gave gov almost complete control over the indigenous
Continued to assimilate indig
Encouraged enfranchisement
Gave indig same status as minors
