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Summary Of The Colony Of Vancouver's Islands Worthiness Of Knighthood

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I am writing this to report my assessment of Governor James Douglas of the Colony of Vancouver’s Islands worthiness of Knighthood. I have conducted a thorough investigation of his life as well as several incidents that have been reported as questionable. Although it has been discovered that Governor Douglas has an explosive temper and the occasional tendency to make rash decisions, ultimately his actions have proved his loyalty to the Crown and worthiness of Knighthood. Douglas was an esteemed employee of the HBC for years before his successful run as Governor of first Vancouver's Island, and then the entire colony of British Columbia. His career started in 1821, with the merger of North West and Hudson’s Bay Companies, James Douglas become employed by the …show more content…

In 1851, Britain appointed Douglas Governer of Vancouver Island. His Governship saw the creation of liquor laws, public elementary schools, and the construction of the Victoria District Church. He also established a legislative assembly. As Governor of BC, he built wagon trails, established British rule over miners of the gold rush, and kept the peace between his subjects, and helped create a healthy, thriving colony of Britain. The questionable events I have reviewed have not shaken my opinion. The most contentious issue is that of Thomas Williams and Tathlasut. A Cowichan Indian shot at an esteemed HBC member and explorer. Williams survived, albeit was known as "One-armed Toma" from then on. The man who attempted to murder Williams - Tathlasut - was tried and hanged. Death is an extreme punishment for this offense, whether you take into account Indian customs or not. It has also been discovered that Williams was actually a native man from two different tribes; he is under the protection of British law because of his explorations and service, but the Indians may not have viewed him that way. It is much more likely that they thought they were settling a dispute

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