The West - Ashley

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    Good Farmlands in the West

  • Gold was Discovered

    In 1857 gold was discovered in the Cariboo gold fields.

  • British Columbia was Created

    In 1858, a separate colony was created on the mainland, called British Columbia.

  • USA Purchased Alaska from Russia

    In 1867 the USA purchased Alaska USA from Russia, and Minnesotans saw a chance to extend its borders to the north and to link up with Alaska.

  • PEI didnt Join Confederation

    Prince Edward Island had not joined Confederation in 1867, partly because it was enjoying a period of economic prosperity.
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    Métis demanded that no members of the provisional government should be held responsible

    The Métis also demanded that no members of the provisional government should be held responsible for the events of 1869-70.

  • Manitoba Act was passed

    In 1870, after negotiations with the Métis delegates in Ottawa, the Manitoba Act was passed.

  • Conditions Worsened in PEI

    By the 1870s however economic conditions worsened. P.E.I. was having financial difficulties because of railroad construction, and absentee landlords in Britain
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    North-West Territories Ruled by the Manitoba Governor

    The North-West Territories was ruled with Manitoba by the Manitoba governor, Adams Archibald, from 1870-1876, with an eleven member appointed council after 1872.

  • British Columbia became the Sixth Province of Canada

    British Columbia became the sixth province of Canada on July 20, 1871, with a promise by Canada to build a railroad within ten years.

  • Eleven Members Appointed council

    The North-West Territories was ruled with Manitoba by the Manitoba governor, Adams Archibald, from 1870-1876, with an eleven member appointed council after 1872.

  • PEI became the Seventh Province of Canada

    Prince Edward Island became the seventh province of Canada on July 1, 1873.

  • Indian Act was passed

    1876 the Indian Act was passed giving the Department of Indian Affairs considerable control over the daily lives of Native people.

  • The Rebellion

  • The Population was 98,967

    The Population was 98,967 in 1890

  • Population was 417,960

    The population was 417,960 in 1905.

  • North-West Territiories Divided into Two Territories

    The North-West Territories was divided into two territories in the spring of 1999.