Social Studies 10

The Colony of Vancouver Island Respond to the following questions using information from pages 207 & 210-212 of Horizons (2nd edition). Unless otherwise indicated, use thorough and complete sentences. Responses may be evaluated for completeness, accuracy, and quality of presentation. Format your paper according to the established presentation criteria. 1. Define the following terms and people. You may need to conduct some research outside of your textbook. Point-form is acceptable. • • • • • • •

James Douglas Amelia Douglas Nanaimo Esquimalt “Father of British Columbia” sanctity Aboriginal title

2. a. What was Britain’s purpose for creating the Crown colony of Vancouver Island in 1848? b. What was Britain’s plan for populating Vancouver Island? c. How did the Vancouver Island economy develop through the mid 19th century? d. What social divisions soon emerged in the Vancouver Island colony? 3. a. In what ways was James Douglas typical of Victorian Era British subjects? b. In what ways was James Douglas different from most other Victorian Era British subjects? 4. How was Amelia Douglas important to her husband’s success as an HBC chief factor? 5. a. Why did James Douglas feel it was necessary to negotiate treaties with the First Nations peoples of Vancouver Island? b. How did James Douglas show respect for the First Nations peoples in his negotiations with them? c. How have the Douglas Treaties impacted modern treaty negotiations in British Columbia? 6. On the accompanying map, draw in the boundaries of the Oregon Territory and label the following features: a. water bodies: Pacific Ocean, Fraser River, Columbia River b. islands: Vancouver Island, Haida Gwaii (Queen Charlotte Islands) c. surrounding political regions: United States, British North America d. trading posts: Fort Victoria, Fort Vancouver, Fort Langley, Fort Simpson (coastal)

Social Studies 10