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| Question | Answer |
| Why were the Metis given scrip and what problems were associated with scrip? | A scrip was required in order to gain title to the land reserved for native (160 acres) Problem: recipients had no control over where their land grant was located |
| Why did the Metis make the Laws of S. Laurent? | To better organized bison hunt, strict laws to protect bison (more sustainable) |
| Why did the Canadian government introduce the Indian Act in 1876? | wanted to regulate the lives of the First Nations (assimilate Indians by residential schools and reserves) |
| What were the causes and consequences of the Northwest Uprising? | Cause: Metis having lost struggling to gain tittle to their land Consequence: Metis had to move further up northwest to gain land |
| Why was the CPR so important to the Northwest Uprising? | Troupes could be transported by rail and for nation security |
| Why was the makeup of Riel's jury controversial? | The jury was 100% english and only 1 out of 30 couold speak french, jury wanted clemency |
| why did Macdonald feel he had to build a railroad quickly? | It was part of his National Policy and for elections and Annexation by US |
| What was the major problem facing he building of the CPR and how did Macdonal overcome that problem? | CPR was too expensive Overcame: getting US bankers to invest |
| What was the Pacific Scandal? | When Macdonald needed more money for his campaign Sir Hugh Allen helped out but in return Macdonald promised the railway contract |
| What was Mackenzie's attitude toward the railroad and how did he try to make BC happy? | He thought it was a waste of time and money, conducted a railway survey to make people think they were making progress finding the best route |
| What are the 3 parts of the National Policy? | -Protective tariffs: on American goods -Increased immigration: west -CPR: transport people from east to west |
| What was the role of the CPR Syndicate? | to oversee construction of the CPR, manage finances and finish the railway |
| How did Van Horne run the CPR? | Ran CPR as vice president, forceful, energetic and a dynamic leader. with his leadership CPR finished 5 years ahead of schedule |
| What role did the Chinese have in the construction of the CPR? | They were used as cheap labor on constructing railroad/miners, took money for danger work (working w/ explosives), opened stores and started fruit and veggie farms |
| Who drove in the last spike of the CPR? | Donald Smith |
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