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?

10 million hectares Signup and view all the answers

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

They were considered wards of the state and forbidden to vote or drink alcohol 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?

10% Signup and view all the answers

What did the Treaty 6 create the principle of?

Indian status Signup and view all the answers

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

Wards of the state benefits Signup and view all the answers

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

Because there was no evidence that Macdonald had agreed to give Allan's group the contract in return for the money. Signup and view all the answers

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

Because he awarded Allan's group the contract after receiving money from them. Signup and view all the answers

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

The Liberals defeated the Conservatives by 133 to 73 seats. Signup and view all the answers

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

It helped Canadian manufacturers by making imports more expensive. Signup and view all the answers

Treaty 6 and its Effects on the Cree

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Questions and Answers

What is the total amount of money required for the scheme?

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

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

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

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

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

What did the Treaty 6 create the principle of?

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

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

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

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

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

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