Test First Nations Flashcards
Why did the government of Canada propose treaties to the First Nations of Alberta
The First Nations faced many problems, the government wanted to help
Also
The government wants the First Nations land
The government made several promises to the First Nations in exchange for their land.
What were these promises?
Farming tools
Education
Protection by NWMP
Food rations
Why did the prime minister of Canada create the north west mountain police?
To combate wolfers
Stop violence
End whiskey trade
Describe two challenges did that the voyageurs experienced on their journeys?
Harsh weather
Tiredness
Illness
Having to paddle for long hours in dangerous water
Describe two challenges that aboriginal people of Alberta experienced
They did not receive their promised land Metis people were issued scrip The buffalo was endangered Not enough food First Nation children were put in residential schools
How did the Canadian pacific railway help bring new settlers to Alberta
The railroad offered transportation from the east coast to Alberta
The railroad offered free land,and farms.
What are 2 ways the aboriginal people used buffalo?
Meat Furs Cups Pots Tools Weapons
What is happening to aboriginal languages today?
People are forgetting them, they are no longer being used.
What two major countries established colonies in early Canada
France
Britain
What European language was first spoken in Canada?
French
Explain why the beaver was important to Canada’s fur trade?
Felts hats made from beaver became very popular In Europe
