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From Sea To SeaThomas DArcy McGee

1. What was the name of the rebel group McGee once

belonged to in Ireland?2. What political transformation had McGee gone through

since leaving Ireland and eventually settling in Canada?3. Who are the Fenian Brotherhood? What are the goals of

this group?4. How did the Fenians feel about McGee? Why did they feel

this way? How did the Fenians attempt to control McGee?5. Briefly describe McGees dream.6. What happened to McGee?7. What was Prime Minister Macdonalds reaction to events?8. Who is James Patrick Whalen? What happened to him?

Louis Riel

1. Where is Louis Riel from? When were first introduced to him, what is he doing?2. What was Riels ethnic background?3. Why did Riel have to return home? What did he find when he returned?4. What attributes would make Riel a good leader for his people. 5. Why are the Metis unhappy with the transfer of Ruperts Land to Canada?6. What do Riel and the Metis do in response to the situation?

Red River and the Provisional Government.

1. Who is William MacDougall? What is his mission on behalf of thegovernment of Canada?

2. What happens when MacDougall arrives in the west?3. Who are John Christian Shultz and Thomas Scott? What

happens to them by theend of the episode?

The Thomas Scott Affair

1. Describe Thomas Scottand his loyalties.

2. What actions get Scott introuble with Riel?

3. How does Riel put Scott on trial? What is the verdict?4. What happens to Thomas Scott?5. What is the reaction in Ontario?

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The Manitoba Act

1. During the Thomas Scott Affair, what is secretly happening behind the scenes between Canadaand the Metis?

2. What is Macdonalds opinion of Father Noel Richot?3. What is the deal that is eventually reached by Canada and the Metis Provisional Government?

4. What is the name of the legislation that brings Manitoba into Canada as the fifth province?

Manitoba: The Aftermath

1. What does the federal government send to Manitoba to secure peace in the new province.Where does this force mostly come from? What is their real objective?

2. How does the militia treat the Metis? Why?3. What happens to Elizair Goulet? What effect does news of his death have in Quebec?4. What position is Macdonald put in as a result of events in Manitoba?

British Columbia1. What is the ethnic/population make-up of British Columbia in the 1860's and 1870's?2. What precious metal is discovered in British Columbia? What does the colonial government do to

respond to this discovery?3. What is the lasting effect of the gold rush on the colony of British Columbia?4. What are the arguments in favour of British Columbia joining the United States?5. Who was William Smith? What did he change his name to?6. What did De Cosmos believe the future of Canada to be?7. What was the deal reached with Canada?8. What group of people were completely ignored in the process of British Columbia becoming a

province of Canada?

Pacific Scandal

1. How did the Conservatives feel about their chances of winning the 1872 election?2. What was the relationship that existed between prominent politicians and the Grand Trunk

Railroad?3. What happened as a result of the 1872 election?4. How do the Liberals get evidence of a scandal?5. What is the name given to the scandal? What is Prime Minister Macdonald forced to do?6. What happens in the election of 1874?

Tough Times For Macdonald1. Briefly give three major events that led to Sir John A. Macdonald lapsing into a prolonged state of

depression? What eventually happens?