1885 Canadian History

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  • The attack on the Frog Lake Massacre

    North-West Rebellion: In the Frog Lake Massacre, Cree warriors kill nine settler civilians and take 70 captive on April 2.

  • The Métis get defeated

    North-West Rebellion: Battle of Batoche the Métis are defeated in battle. May 9-12

  • The Chinese Immigration Act

    The Chinese Immigration Act of 1885 was enacted. The Act imposed a $50 head tax on Chinese immigrants, with the exceptions of diplomats, government representatives, tourists, merchants, "men of science", and students. The Act came after a big wave of Chinese immigrants going to Canada. July 20

  • The Last Spike of the Canadian Pacific Railway

    The Last Spike of the Canadian Pacific Railway at Craigellachie, British Columbia. John A. Macdonald receives a telegram announcing that the first train from Montreal in Quebec is approaching the Pacific.

  • The battle of Louis Riel and the Métis

    Louis Riel and the Métis battle the North-West Mounted Police at Duck Lake on March 26