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Who was the leader of the Métis during the Red River Resistance?
Who was the leader of the Métis during the Red River Resistance?
Why was Thomas Scott executed?
Why was Thomas Scott executed?
What was the primary reason for the Red River Resistance?
What was the primary reason for the Red River Resistance?
Which act recognized Manitoba as a province of Canada?
Which act recognized Manitoba as a province of Canada?
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What was John A. MacDonald's role during the Red River Resistance?
What was John A. MacDonald's role during the Red River Resistance?
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What action did the Métis take upon the arrival of an English-speaking surveyor in 1869?
What action did the Métis take upon the arrival of an English-speaking surveyor in 1869?
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Study Notes
The Red River Resistance
- Led by Louis Riel, the Métis people resisted the transfer of land from Rupert's Land to Canada
- The Hudson's Bay Company (HBC) sold the land to Canada for £300,000 (approximately $10.8 million today)
Conflicts and Key Events
- An English-speaking surveyor arrived in 1869, sparking conflict with the Métis over land rights
- The Métis took control of Fort Garry and established a provisional government
- Thomas Scott, an English-speaking Protestant, was jailed and later executed for treason by Riel's government
- Scott's execution angered Canadians and divided the country
Government Response and Aftermath
- John A. Macdonald, the Prime Minister of Canada, sent troops to Fort Garry to resolve the crisis
- The troops arrived weeks later, and Riel fled to the US
- The Métis created a bill of rights, which was eventually agreed to by the government
- The Manitoba Act was passed, recognizing Manitoba as a province in Canada in 1870
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Description
This quiz covers the events surrounding the Red River Resistance, led by Louis Riel, and the conflict with the Canadian government under John A. MacDonald. Learn about the key figures and events that shaped this pivotal moment in Canadian history.
