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The Metis Rebellion was when the Metis People in Canada fought for their rights and freedom, fighting because the Canadian Government was not treating them well. it was also known as the Red River Rebellion. I've attached a link to a good website for more detailed.
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Was the Metis action led by Louis Riel in 1869 1870 a true rebellion?
Not at all. They were not under Canadian rule, they had not even been invited into the Confederation. Canada calls it a rebellion because they claimed to have purchased the Metis when they bought Ruperts Land. Of course they never asked the Metis or anyone living in Ruperts Land, so no surprise that some decided they wanted to talk about it. In 1869 the people of Western Canada were only resisting a takeover, an occupation. You cannot rebel if you are not part of the country to begin with.
How did Louis riel fight metis?
Louis Riel didnt fight metis people, he was a metis, he was fighting FOR the metis
What event happened that created problems that eventually lead to the resistance?
discuss the roles of key individuals and groups in the Red River rebellion and the impact of the conflict on the development of western canada. what was the significance of the red river resistance and the north-west rebellion for the first nations and metis people?
Why did Louis Riel defend the metis?
because he just wanted to isn't it simple! he just wanted tot save the Metis because they are poor!
How did Louis Riel almost destroy the Metis community?
This is an interesting question because it is often taught that Riel was responsible for the Western Metis community surviving, with some legal status, the colonisation of what is today Western Canada. The Manitoba Act, creating a 5th province and the first colonial province of Canada, acknowledged that there were inhabitants in the land purchased by Canada. It also promised the Metis well over a million acres of land and gave some cultural rights, mainly religious and educational. This is credited as a response to the many uprisings in Canada's new holding and in particular those in the Red River area. It is always difficult to determine what could have been rather than what was but it could be argued that Riel was not a great friend to the Metis Community of what is today Western Canada. In the more southern areas of North-West Territories the Metis were Catholic, part Indian and French. That was not the case in many parts of the North or deeper in the interior where the Metis were very much more likely to be of Scottish and English descent the result of hundreds of years of HBC presence. Riel did little to advance their cause and those that have since used Riel for various political purposes have often stressed the French and Catholic connection, sometimes in a clear attempt to marginalize other Metis groups even those with deeper roots in the North-West Territories. Metis is a controversial status even today some claim to be "real" Metis because they have some French roots. If your family was Scottish or British Metis you may well interpret Riel's role in your history as a negative one. Even the label "Metis" is of French origin and likely not one that would be chosen by those with English roots. Anther way one could say that Riel almost destroyed the Metis Community was by his creation of a Provisional Government and violent confrontations with Canadians settling in Canada's newly acquired lands. Support for those people already living in Western Canada was high among these early Canadian settlers and one could argue that Riel's actions destroyed any chance of a peaceful and possibly more successful integration into Canada's new colonies. Always hard to say what could have been but the arrival of troops and hardening of feelings did not serve the Metis well in the following years. Of course if Riel had not stood up to the colonisation of Western Canada the Metis of today might have no legal status or recognition at all, maybe not even their own history.
Where was the second metis uprising?
the north west rebellion was also called second metis uprising, North-West Rebellion is taking place in Saskatchewan. and it was unsuccessful too
Who were the Metis leaders?
Louis Riel became the Metis leader in 1869 with his speech at Saint Boniface Cathedral and the Red Riiver Rebellion.
Who led the Metis in the Red River Rebellion of 1870 and the Northwest Rebellion of 1885?
Louis Riel was the most vocal leader or spokesman, though there were other leaders in both rebellions.
Who was the Blackfoot Chief that decided not to support the Metis during the Northwest Rebellion?
His name was Crowfoot.
Was the Metis action led by Louis Riel in 1869 1870 a true rebellion?
Not at all. They were not under Canadian rule, they had not even been invited into the Confederation. Canada calls it a rebellion because they claimed to have purchased the Metis when they bought Ruperts Land. Of course they never asked the Metis or anyone living in Ruperts Land, so no surprise that some decided they wanted to talk about it. In 1869 the people of Western Canada were only resisting a takeover, an occupation. You cannot rebel if you are not part of the country to begin with.
Did John A McDonald like the metis?
no, not really. he considered them troublesome. their was a whole battle to do with sir john a McDonald and the metis people. you can look up the Red River Rebellion. It's easy to research.
How long did the Northwest Rebellion last?
The insurrection by the Metis in Canada lasted from March 26 to May 12, 1885.
Where had the metis fled to after the red river rebellion?
They did not flee, they held their ground, putting Canada into the position of purging the land of Metis and other people included in their purchase of Ruperts Land. Canada choose to blame just the leaders who fled to the United States as refugees.
Where had the Metis fled after the red river rebellion?
They did not flee, they held their ground, putting Canada into the position of purging the land of Metis and other people included in their purchase of Ruperts Land. Canada choose to blame just the leaders who fled to the United States as refugees.
Where did the first clash of the Northwest Rebellion begin?
The North-West Rebellion began in 1885 by the Metis people ofÊ District of Saskatchewan, Canada against the government of Canada because they believed their rights as indiginous poeple were not being protected.
How did Louis riel fight metis?
Louis Riel didnt fight metis people, he was a metis, he was fighting FOR the metis
William Henry Jackson what did he do in 1884-1885?
look up William Henry Jackson on wikipedia (make sure it in the Jackson in the Northwest Rebellion) Pretty much in 1885 there was the Northwest Rebellion and Jackson was a leader with Louis Riel in it. The Northwest Rebellion is about the Metis trying to keep their rights, land and the survival of themselves.
