indigenous affairs

Question 1

what were the 2 religions in which «missions» continued throughout the 1800s

Answer 1

catholic and protestant

Question 2

what was the mission

Answer 2

attempt to evangelize the indigenous

Question 3

what was signed between the federal govt and the indigenous

Answer 3

eleven treaties

Question 4

why was the eleven treaties signed

Answer 4

a way for the federal govt to take control of their land

Question 5

why did the indigenous feel pressured to agree (3)

Answer 5

-colonists were settling in native grounds
-threatened by famine
-true nature of treaties not clearly explained

Question 6

what did the indigenous do/get in return of the treaties (3)

Answer 6

-gave up land
-reserves created
-farm equipment provided

Question 7

what act did the federal government establish in 1876

Answer 7

the indian act

Question 8

which year was the indian act established

Answer 8

1876

Question 9

what did the indian act do (4)

Answer 9

-have government almost complete control over the indigenous
-continued effort to assimilate them
-encourage enfranchisement (dismiss indigenous status)
-gave indigenous the same status as minors