Question

What was the Oka Crisis? What was one important development that led to? Explain why this was an important development

Answer 1

Answer:

The Oka Crisis was a land dispute between the Mohawk, the Quebec, and Canadian police.

The development of golf course in the disputed land, Kanesatake and Mohawk's burial ground led to Oka crisis.

This crisis was a significant development as it changed the decision of developing golf course on disputed land.

Explanation:

The Oka crisis was a crisis developed over a disputed land. The crisis last for 78-days, from 11th July 1990 to 26th September 1990. In March 1989, the company who was developing the golf course planned to build the course extra nine holes which included the land of Mohawk.

The development of the Oka crisis was significant as it changed the decision of developing golf course. After the Canadian army was called, the standoff ended.