The Development of British Columbia

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1 Social Studies 10 The Development of British Columbia Chapter 6 Learning Targets, Chapter Terms, and Practice Questions Name: Block:

2 Chapter 6 Learning Outcomes The Development of British Columbia For each chapter you will receive a list of Learning Targets. These targets will outline all you need to know for the chapter test. I can define the following terms: o Oregon Territory o Aboriginal Title o Gold Rush o Prospecting o Stake a Claim o Annexation o Autocrat o Confederationists o Anticonfederationists o Dry o Kanaka I can identify where Oregon Territory was and how it was formed including: o John Mcloughlin o Boundary Disputes o or fight o George Simpson o Russia s involvement I can discuss the colony of Vancouver Island including: o Why it was formed o James Douglas o Amelia Douglas o First Nations in the colony o The Douglas Treaties I can explain the following aspects of the Cariboo Gold rush: o Mentality that led to the Gold Rush o The effect of the California Gold Rush o Annexation fears o Fraser Canyon War o The Colony of BC forming o Cariboo Wagon Road o Barkerville life and function

3 I can explain how the creation of British Columbia was influenced by First Nations, immigration and settlement I can explain the Confederation debate in BC, including the pros and cons of joining I can explain what factors contributed to the emergence of Vancouver including industry, railroad, and trade connections I can explain how immigration affected diversity in British Columbia o Kanakas o Black Canadians o Jewish o Chinese o South East Asians

4 British Columbia Mapping Assignment Follow the instructions below to complete the attached map of British Columbia. Maps to assist you are located on p. 196, 207, 216. You may also use your phone or an atlas to look up maps. A. Locate and label the following on the map: British Columbia Vancouver Island Haida Gwaii (Queen Charlotte Islands) Alberta Yukon Territory Northwest Territories Washington Idaho Montana Pacific Ocean Victoria Vancouver Fort Langley Yale Barkerville Prince George B. Draw the following on the map: Fraser River Columbia River Cariboo Wagon Road Oregon Territory C. Shade the following on the map: British Columbia

5 Terms: The following terms will help you better understand the chapter. Explain each of the following terms in column 2. Term My definition is: Oregon Territory Aboriginal Title Gold Rush Prospecting Stake a Claim Annexation Autocrat Confederationists Anticonfederationists Dry Kanaka

6 Part A: Introduction 1. What was BC like prior to the 1800s? (p. 206) 2. Where was the US/ Canada boundary set in 1819? (p. 206) 3. What was the Oregon Territory? Who controlled it? (p. 206) Part B: Plans of the Territory p Complete the chart below to find out more about the two groups competing for the Oregon territory the most. (p 206) Area United States HBC What did they want to use the Oregon Territory for? Where in the area did they establish themselves?

7 2. a. Who was George Simpson? (p. 207) b. What did he do to cut costs? (p. 207) 3. What agreement about the Oregon Territory was made between Russia and the HBC? Why? (p. 207) 4. a. Who is McLoughlin? (p. 207) b. Why was McLoughlin furious at Simpson s decision to cut costs? What did he do as a result of his anger? (p. 208) Part C: An Official Boundary p What did Simpson order James Douglas to do in 1843? (p. 209)

8 2. What resulted from negotiations in 1845 and 1846? (p. 209) 3. What happened to Fort Victoria? (p. 209) Part D: The Colony of Vancouver Island p a. How was land distributed in and around Fort Victoria? How was this different than what James Douglas suggested? (p. 210) b. What was the problem with acquiring land? (p. 210) 3. How was the Royal Navy important to the emerging social life in the Fort? (p. 210) 4. What problem existed between the new upper class and the HBC employees of the same social order? (p. 210)

9 Part E: James & Amelia Douglas: Complete the chart below using pg 211 in the textbook. Q. A. Who was James Douglas? What was he known for? What did his actions do for BC? How did he get the nickname Father of BC? Who was Amelia Douglas? What was her ancestry? What incident occurred in 1828? How did Amelia save the day in 1828? Why did a woman of Amelia s status rarely take part in the social scene? Part F: The Douglas Treaties p Why did James Douglas see a need for treaties? (p. 212)

10 2. What were the terms of Douglas treaty proposals with First Nations? (p. 212) a. b. 3. What is aboriginal title? (p. 212)

11 The Cariboo Gold Rush p , Why did people in the 19 th century think they could get rich quick? Why do you think people think the same thing today? (p 213) 2. What is a gold rush? Where did they occur? (p. 213) 3. Describe the hardships faced by gold seekers during the Gold Rush. (p. 213) 4. Why was Governor Douglas worried about the news of another gold strike getting out? (p. 214) 5. What concerned Douglas during the Fraser Canyon War? (p. 215) 6. Why did Douglas build the Cariboo Road? (p. 216)

12 7. Describe the population and size of Barkerville by the mid 1860 s. (p. 217) 8. What features identified Barkerville as a real community instead of just a service town? (p. 217) 9. What important roles did Black and Chinese immigrants play in the development of Barkerville? (p. 217) Use figure 6-14 on page 221 to answer these: 10. Which area had the highest population in 1861? 11. Describe why the Cariboo region had such a massive influx of people between Give a possible explanation as to why the Kootenay region did not experience as great a population change during the same time.

13 The Creation of British Columbia p Read pages Answer the questions in full sentences. 1. What was James Douglas ordered to do in 1856? Why? (p. 220) 2. What effect did this have in how Douglas made decisions? (p. 220) 3. What were the population statistics that came out of the 1855 census? (p. 220) 4. What happened in the spring of 1862? What was the result? (p. 220) 5. What happened on Haida Gwaii? (p. 221) 6. How did the gold rushes affect population numbers? (p. 221) 7. What were the economic implications of these population changes? (p. 221)

14 8. What was the solution? (p. 221) 9. Use figure 6-14 on p. 221 to answer the following questions. Which area had the highest population in 1861? Describe why the Cariboo region had such a massive influx of people between Give a possible explanation as to why the Kootenay region did not experience as great a population change during the same time. 10. What three things did British Columbia need to deal with their economic problems? (p. 225) 11. Into what three camps did British Columbians align themselves over the questions of Confederation with Canada? (p. 225) 12. What three resolutions did confederationists adopt describing how and why British Columbia should join Canada? (p. 225)

15 13. What arguments did anti-confederationists put forth in favour of joining the United States? (p. 225) 14. What did the British government instruct Anthony Musgrave to do once he was appointed governor? (p. 225) 15. Describe the events that led up to British Columbia entering Confederation with Canada (p. 226). The Emergence of Vancouver P What discouraged people from settling in the area that is now Vancouver? (p. 227) 2. What impressed Colonel Moody when he arrived in New Westminster? (p. 227) 3. How had the future site of Vancouver changed by 1865? (p. 227)

16 4. How did Gassy Jack Deighton change Hastings Mill and Moodyville? (p. 227) 5. How did life in Burrard Inlet change in 1881? (p. 228) 6. What did William Van Horne think of the Port Moody site? (p. 228) 7. Why did Van Horne change the terminus to Vancouver? (p. 228) 8. How did the CPR change the population in Vancouver? (p. 228) 9. How did Confederation and the arrival of the railway affect British Columbia? (p. 230)

17 LM 6.7 Analysis: A Province of Diversity 1. Use the following organizer to analyze the arrival and contributions of non-british immigrants to the province s development. Refer to Page in your text. Kanakas Push Factors of Immigration Pull Factors of Immigration Obstacles Faced Contributions Black immigrants Jewish immigrants Chinese immigrants 2. In what ways was the arrival of these immigrants similar to those arriving in Upper Canada? How was it different? 3. How are the immigrants of the 1800s similar to today s immigrants to British Columbia? How are they different?

Chapter Six: British Columbia to 1896

Chapter Six: British Columbia to 1896 I. Introduction A. Pacific Northwest 1. last of North America to be explored and settled 2. more than 25 different aboriginal groups for about 10 000 3. mountains