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.
They took Fort Garry on November 2nd 1869. Louie Riel and 120 other armed men went out to Fort Garry and fought for it
The Metis were justified in seizing Fort Garry in 1869 as a response to their concerns over land rights, cultural preservation, and political representation amid the expansion of Canadian governance into their territory. The transfer of Rupert's Land to Canada without adequate consultation or consideration for the Metis and other local populations prompted fears of marginalization. Their actions aimed to assert their rights and protect their community's interests during a time of significant upheaval. Ultimately, the seizure was a strategic move to negotiate better terms for the Metis within the framework of the emerging Canadian state.
Louis Riel took over Fort Garry on November 2, 1869, during the Red River Rebellion. His actions were part of a broader effort to assert the rights of the Métis people and to negotiate terms regarding the transfer of land from the Hudson's Bay Company to the Canadian government. Riel's takeover marked a significant moment in Canadian history, as it led to the establishment of a provisional government aimed at protecting Métis interests.
Louis Riel fought for Manitoba during the Red River Rebellion of 1869-1870. His primary goal was to protect the rights and land of the Métis people against encroachment by Canadian settlers and the federal government. Riel led the formation of a provisional government to negotiate the terms of Manitoba's entry into Canada, ultimately resulting in the creation of the province and securing certain rights for the Métis. His actions were pivotal in shaping the province's identity and addressing the grievances of its original inhabitants.
Louis Riel took over Fort Garry in 1869 as part of the Red River Rebellion, driven by the desire to protect the rights and interests of the Métis people against the encroachment of Canadian settlers and government control. He aimed to negotiate terms that would safeguard the culture, land rights, and livelihoods of the Métis in the Red River Settlement. By seizing the fort, Riel established a provisional government to assert Métis autonomy and facilitate negotiations with the Canadian government regarding the future of the territory.
Louis Riel became the Metis leader in 1869 with his speech at Saint Boniface Cathedral and the Red Riiver Rebellion.
Louis Riel was the most vocal leader or spokesman, though there were other leaders in both rebellions.
The Red River Rebellion or "Red River Resistance" are the names given to the events surrounding the actions of a provisional government established by Metis leader Louis Riel in 1869 at the Red River Settlement in what is now the Canadian province of Manitoba.
The Metis Bill of rights were written around December of 1869.
There were actually two uprisings led by Louis Riel in what are now Manitoba and Saskatchewan: The Red River Rebellion of 1869 and the Northwest Rebellion of 1885.
Louis Riel was found guilty of treason for leading two Métis resistance movements against the Canadian government in the Red River Rebellion of 1869-1870 and the North-West Rebellion of 1885. His actions were viewed as acts of rebellion against the authority of the Canadian government, leading to his conviction for treason.
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Lasted from 1869 to 1870.
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The Métis, led by Louis Riel, rose against the Canadian government during the Red River Rebellion in 1869-1870. This uprising was primarily driven by concerns over land rights and political representation following the acquisition of the Red River area by Canada. The conflict culminated in the establishment of a provisional government, but tensions continued, leading to the North-West Rebellion in 1885, which sought to address ongoing grievances but ultimately ended in defeat for the Métis.
Louis Massue died in 1869.
Louis Raemaekers was born in 1869.