Canada History and Confederation Flashcards
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Which group of people are the Métis?
Answer: People of mixed Indigenous and European (mainly French) ancestry with a distinct culture
The Métis are a distinct Indigenous people who emerged from the intermarriage of Indigenous women and European (primarily French and Scottish) fur traders, developing their own culture, language (Michif), and identity.
What was the primary purpose of residential schools in Canada?
Answer: To forcibly assimilate Indigenous children by removing them from their families and banning their languages and cultures
Residential schools, operating from the 1870s to 1996, forcibly removed Indigenous children from their homes to eliminate Indigenous culture, language, and identity — a policy recognized as cultural genocide.
In what year did women gain the right to vote in federal elections in Canada?
Answer: 1918
The Women's Franchise Act of 1918 granted most women the right to vote in federal elections, though women of some ethnic backgrounds faced restrictions until later.
Which event is known as the 'Last Spike' and what did it mark?
Answer: The completion of the Canadian Pacific Railway in 1885, linking Canada from coast to coast
On November 7, 1885, the last spike of the Canadian Pacific Railway was driven at Craigellachie, British Columbia, completing the transcontinental rail link that united Canada.
What was the 'Persons Case' of 1929?
Answer: A landmark ruling that declared women to be 'persons' eligible to serve in the Canadian Senate
The Famous Five women challenged the interpretation of 'persons' in the British North America Act; the British Privy Council ruled in 1929 that women were indeed 'persons' and could be appointed to the Senate.
Which Canadian prime minister is associated with the National Policy of 1879?
Answer: John A. Macdonald
Prime Minister John A. Macdonald's National Policy introduced high tariffs to protect Canadian manufacturing, encouraged immigration to populate the West, and supported building the transcontinental railway.
What is the significance of November 11th in Canada?
Answer: Remembrance Day, honoring Canadians who died in wars and military service
November 11 is Remembrance Day in Canada, observed to honor the memory of Canadians who have died in armed conflicts, marked by a moment of silence at 11 a.m.