6 Questions
Who was the leader of the Métis during the Red River Resistance?
Louis Riel
Why was Thomas Scott executed?
He threatened the Métis
What was the primary reason for the Red River Resistance?
A large land transfer from Rupert’s Land to Canada
Which act recognized Manitoba as a province of Canada?
The Manitoba Act
What was John A. MacDonald's role during the Red River Resistance?
He sent soldiers to monitor and find a solution to the crisis
What action did the Métis take upon the arrival of an English-speaking surveyor in 1869?
They took control of Fort Garry and established a Provisional Government
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
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.
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