Treaty 6 and its Effects on the Cree
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What is the total amount of money required for the scheme?

  • $25 million (correct)
  • $20 million
  • $10 million
  • $15 million

How many years does the guarantee of freedom from competition last?

  • 10 years
  • 20 years (correct)
  • 5 years
  • 15 years

What happens if a player's roll lands on 3 or 6?

  • The counter is moved forward by the number rolled
  • The player loses a turn
  • The counter is moved backward below START
  • The counter is moved backward, but not below START (correct)

How many hectares of free land are available for the scheme?

<p>10 million hectares (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the main effect of the Indian Act on First Nations people?

<p>They were considered wards of the state and forbidden to vote or drink alcohol (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of all First Nations on the Prairies, including the Cree, died of starvation in the winter of 1883–1884?

<p>10% (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did the Treaty 6 create the principle of?

<p>Indian status (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What were First Nations people living off the reserves not entitled to according to the Indian Act?

<p>Wards of the state benefits (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why did Macdonald's supporters claim that the money given to him was not technically a bribe?

<p>Because there was no evidence that Macdonald had agreed to give Allan's group the contract in return for the money. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why did Macdonald's critics consider his actions to be wrong?

<p>Because he awarded Allan's group the contract after receiving money from them. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the election in 1874 following the scandal?

<p>The Liberals defeated the Conservatives by 133 to 73 seats. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the main impact of Macdonald's new economic policy, the National Policy?

<p>It helped Canadian manufacturers by making imports more expensive. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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