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Their duties were to keep peace, prevent crime, and catch criminals.

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Q: What were the duties of the NWMP in 1873?
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When did the NWMP start?

they strarted in 1873


Why did the nwmp start?

n 1873


What was The NWMP's creator?

The North-West Mounted Police was created by the Temporary North-West Council in 1873, and its first commissioner was Col. (later Maj.-Gen.) George Arthur French.


Why was the NWMP created?

According to the website of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), its predecessor, the North West Mounted Police (NWMP) was created primarily: "to stop liquor trafficking in the North-west; to gain the respect and confidence of the natives; to collect customs dues; and to perform all the duties of a police force."


How much did the nwmp get paid?

the nwmp got paid 50 cents per day


What was it like to live as a nwmp?

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What president made the NWMP?

Well since the NWMP is Canadian and this is Canadian history we are talking about, CANADA HAS PRIME MINISTERS NOT PRESIDENTS!


What qualifications did you need to become and NWMP?

you have to be male


Some facts about the NWMP?

they also delivered mail


Why was the name NWMP changed to RCMP?

The North West Mounted Police were granted the prefix "Royal" by King Edward VII in 1904. On February 1, 1920, the Royal North West Mounted Police was merged with the Dominion Police on thereby creating the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP).


What was the training like for the nwmp?

London space center in 7854


Why are NWMP important to Alberta?

The North West Mounted Police have been replaced by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. However, historically NWMP were responsible for keeping on top of theives, thugs, rustlers, murderers, claim jumpers and alcoholics who wanted to sell their liquor to the Native Americans that lived in the areas that the NWMP patrolled.