Political
Oregon Territory: Site: Vancouver
Sites connection: The Hudson Bay Company established posts like Fort Vancouver in the Oregon territory in the 1830’s
History: There was a boundary disputes between the U.S. & Britain to who would get Buget sound & the remainder of Washington. Whilst HBC had trading posts such as Fort Vancouver wich was also the departments HQ. When the HQ was moved to Fort Victoria this started to shift the balance of power for the boundary dispute. Eventually, American presence was substantial, and they began to push for claim on the entire Oregon territory. By 1846, a treaty was signed and the land was given to the US.
Colony of Vancouver Island:
Site: Nanimo
Site Connection: When the economy of Vancover island was booming during the 1850’s. Nanaimo was made into a permanent settlement, originally named Colville
History: The British realized that an official British presence was need. To do this, they created the colony of Vancouver Island. Richard Blandshard would be the first governor of the colony, but would quickly resign, with James Douglas stepping in. Land was offered cheap, and the economy boomed, and a naval base was built.
Colony of BC:
Site: New Westmister
Sites Connection: Richard Moody picked the site New wesminster is on and the town would become the capital for a shattime. When the two colonies merged, it would be the capital for a short time until Victoria became the new capital
History: In 1857 gold was a discovered in BC, causing a gold rush, with thousands coming to BC. Because of the large influx of immigrants, Britian Columbia. The Royal Engineers were sent to help build the colony and provide a military presence. Douglas was appointed as governor for the new colony.
Confederation:
Site: Musgrave Landing
Sites connection: Named after Anthony Mosgrave, who heavily supported confederation and was a big contributor to BC joining confederation and was a big contributer to BC joining confederation.
History: BC joining condfederation was a source of heavy supported confederation and was a big who heavy debate. Even after Cancouver Island & BC merged, there was still problems with money people, and markets. Although joining confederation might solve these problems, not everyone was for it. Some were for joining the US. Once Anthoy Musgrave was appointed governor he managed to get people on board by having them make a wish list. When all these items were agreed to, BC joined Canada
Vancouver:
Site: Gas town
Sites Connection: Two mills were on sides of the inlet. Both mills for bid alchohal. A man name John Deighton (or “Gassy Jack”) came and built a saloon nearby, it became a popular meeting grounds. So popular, other stores were built around it, and became the village of Granville, better known as gas town.
History: burr ad Inlet stayed the same for years, up until 1881. THe CPR was being built and it was decided that Port Moody would be the CPR Terminus. However, an official found the location (the eastern end of the inlet), unsuitable. When the official visited Grancill he made it so the terminus would be built there. Since the terminus would be built in Grancille, the name was changed to “Vancouver” as it thought to suit it more. Vancouver quickly grew in size and population, and is now what we have today
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