THE CPR Flashcards
1
Q
Which Canadian PM is credited with the CPR
A
MacDonald
2
Q
Which political party wanted a private company rather than the government building the CPR
A
Conservatives
3
Q
Who maintained law and order along the CPR
A
NWMP
North West Mounted Police
4
Q
What was the benefit of the 2nd NW rebellion
A
It saved CPR as it was useful with sending the troops quickly to the battle
5
Q
Which province was most upset with Mackenzie
A
s
6
Q
Who was the engineer of the CPR
A
William Van Horne
7
Q
Which Indian Chief got a life pass for allowing the CPR to cross the Blackfoot reserve
A
Crowfoot
8
Q
What was the pacific scandal
A
MacDonald got caught accepting bribes for the railway contract
