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Who led the Metis in the Red River Rebellion of 1870 and the Northwest Rebellion of 1885?
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Louis Riel was the most vocal leader or spokesman, though there were other leaders in both rebellions.
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∙ 15y agoLouis Riel was the Metis leader during both the 1869-70 Red River Rebellion and the Northwest Rebellion of 1885.
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Who discovered Manitoba?
A Metis Named Louis David Riel Is The Founder Of Our Amazing Province, Manitoba. He Was A Canadian Politician, Founder Of Manitoba And He Led The 2 Rebellions; North-West Rebellion And Red River Rebellion.
How much percent of the Red River Rebellion were Europeans?
In 1870, shortly after the end of the Red River Rebellion, a census was taken which showed that the population breakdown of the Red River Settlement was: 5,757 French-speaking Metis, 4,083 English-speaking Halfbreeds, 1,565 European caucasians (overwhelmingly English-speaking), and 558 Indians, for a total population of 11,963. The territory (Rupert's Land) which included Red River was still a British possession. Canada had become an independent nation a few years earlier when, in 1867, the British government passed the British North America Act. Canada wanted to acquire Rupert's Land from Britain, and Britain had agreed to this in principle. Negotiations were still underway, however, as to the finer details of the transfer, when the Red River Rebellion began in the fall of 1869. Even those who were part of the rebellion (overwhelmingly Metis) claimed to be loyal to the Crown. The main issues in the so-called rebellion were the rights of the Metis (and, to a lesser extent, the Halfbreeds), and the terms upon which Rupert's Land, and specifically the Red River Settlement, would become part of Canada. There were very few Europeans who were supporters of the rebellion, no more than a handful and certainly less than one percent of the population. Although some were long-standing members of the Red River community who sympathized with the Metis, most of the Europeans supporting the rebellion were Fenians. (So, your next homework assignment is to tell us, "Who were the Fenians and why did they support the Red River Rebellion?")
Where do the Metis live today?
In 1870, most Metis lived in or near the Red River Settlement, now Winnipeg, Manitoba. After the Red River Rebellion, many Metis scattered across Canada's prairie, and many of those congregated in the area around today's Prince Albert, Saskatchewan.
Map of where the Red River Rebellion 1869-1870 took place?
The Red River Settlement itself was centred at the confluence of the Red River and the Assiniboine River. The main focal point was at Upper Fort Garry, a Hudson's Bay Company post. This is now in downtown Winnipeg, Manitoba. The area is now a tourist destination called 'The Forks.' Settlers also spread along the banks of both rivers for several miles, on long and narrow farms of approximately 400 feet water frontage by a mile or so in depth. The population around 1870 was approximately 11,000. Most events in the Rebellion happened in the Settlement itself, but some events took place as far away as Pembina, south of the Settlement at the US border, and Portage la Prairie, about 50 miles to the West. It must also be said that some of the events took place hundreds of miles away, in Ottawa, the Capital of Canada. Google 'map' plus 'red river settlement' and see what comes up.
What year did the northwest territories become a part of Canada?
Rupert's Land and the "North-western Territory" were transferred from Britain to Canada on July 15, 1870. After the transfer, both were merged under the name, "The North-West Territories."
Who led the Metis in the rebellions of Red River in 1870 and in the northwest in 1885?
Louis Reil led both Rebellions.
What came first the North West Rebellion or the Red River Rebellion?
The Red River Rebellion occurred from the fall of 1869 to the summer of 1870. The Northwest Rebellion occurred in the spring and early summer of 1885.
Who led the Metis in the rebellions at Red River in 1870 and in the northwest in 1885?
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When did the red river rebellion happen?
The Red River Rebellion began in the fall of 1869 and continued until the summer of 1870.
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.
What cultural groups lived in the red river area?
Mostly Metis, some scottish and irish. eventually more colonies started arriving and the governement tried forcing the aboriginal people from their land, which cause the Riel rebellion in 1870
Who discovered Manitoba?
A Metis Named Louis David Riel Is The Founder Of Our Amazing Province, Manitoba. He Was A Canadian Politician, Founder Of Manitoba And He Led The 2 Rebellions; North-West Rebellion And Red River Rebellion.
Who was the Metis' leader in two rebellions against Canada in 1870 and 1885?
The uprisings (also known as the Riel Rebellion) were led by Louis Riel, who was ultimately tried and hanged for treason.
How much percent of the Red River Rebellion were Europeans?
In 1870, shortly after the end of the Red River Rebellion, a census was taken which showed that the population breakdown of the Red River Settlement was: 5,757 French-speaking Metis, 4,083 English-speaking Halfbreeds, 1,565 European caucasians (overwhelmingly English-speaking), and 558 Indians, for a total population of 11,963. The territory (Rupert's Land) which included Red River was still a British possession. Canada had become an independent nation a few years earlier when, in 1867, the British government passed the British North America Act. Canada wanted to acquire Rupert's Land from Britain, and Britain had agreed to this in principle. Negotiations were still underway, however, as to the finer details of the transfer, when the Red River Rebellion began in the fall of 1869. Even those who were part of the rebellion (overwhelmingly Metis) claimed to be loyal to the Crown. The main issues in the so-called rebellion were the rights of the Metis (and, to a lesser extent, the Halfbreeds), and the terms upon which Rupert's Land, and specifically the Red River Settlement, would become part of Canada. There were very few Europeans who were supporters of the rebellion, no more than a handful and certainly less than one percent of the population. Although some were long-standing members of the Red River community who sympathized with the Metis, most of the Europeans supporting the rebellion were Fenians. (So, your next homework assignment is to tell us, "Who were the Fenians and why did they support the Red River Rebellion?")
Why was Louis Reil hanged if he didn't kill Thomas Scott?
Louis Riel was charged with and convicted of the crime of high treason as a result of his involvement in the 1885 Northwest Rebellion. Thomas Scott was executed during the Red River Resistance of 1869-1870.
Who was the Metis leader in 1870?
Louis Riel. he's very famous.
When was Northwest Territories created?
Northwest Territories was created in 1870.
