Challenges and Impacts in Canadian History

The video explores key historical events in Canada during the 1800s, including the Confederation of 1867, the Red River Resistance, the creation of the Northwest Mounted Police, the construction of the Canadian Pacific Railway, and the Northwest Resistance of 1885. These events shaped the nation, offering opportunities for settlers but often resulting in loss and struggle for indigenous and Métis communities. The video highlights the resilience and ongoing fight for rights by these communities.

What was a major challenge for people in Canada during the 1800s?

• Choosing a national sport

• Figuring out where to live and how to work together

• Establishing a monarchy

• Deciding on a national language

Why did Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia unite in 1867?

• To form a new monarchy

• To protect their land from the United States and improve their economies

• To establish a new religion

• To create a new language

How did the Confederation of 1867 affect indigenous communities?

• They were given more land

• They were given leadership roles

• They were included in the negotiations

• Their rights and land were often ignored

Who led the Red River Resistance?

• John A. Macdonald

• Louis Riel

• Gabriel Dumont

• Tecumseh

What was a result of the Red River Resistance?

• The expansion of Quebec

• The creation of Alberta

• The creation of Manitoba

• The end of the Métis culture

What was the role of the Northwest Mounted Police?

• To negotiate treaties with indigenous peoples

• To build the Canadian Pacific Railway

• To establish new provinces

• To serve as Canada's version of Wild West sheriffs

What challenges did Chinese workers face while building the Canadian Pacific Railway?

• They faced dangerous work conditions and racism

• They were given leadership roles

• They were given free land

• They were paid the highest wages

What was a significant impact of the Canadian Pacific Railway on indigenous peoples?

• It provided them with new trade opportunities

• It pushed them off their lands

• It allowed them to travel freely

• It gave them new political power

What was the outcome of the Northwest Resistance of 1885?

• The government was overthrown

• Louis Riel was executed

• The Métis gained independence

• The First Nations were given new lands

What did Louis Riel symbolize for many people after the Northwest Resistance of 1885?

• The establishment of a new Canadian monarchy

• The unification of all Canadian provinces

• The expansion of the Canadian Pacific Railway

• The fight for justice for indigenous and Métis peoples