louis riel Flashcards
when was louis riel born?
October 22, 1844
where was he born?
he was born in the Red River Settlement, which is now part of Manitoba, Canada.
what does Métis mean?
Métis means a person who has both Indigenous and European ancestry.
what was riel studying to become?
riel was studying to become a priest.
what did he become in the Métis community and advocating for what?
he became a leader in the Métis community, advocating for their rights snd interests.
when was riel’s most famous moment and what was his most famous moment?
riel’s most famous moment was in 1869. His famous moment was when the Canadian government decided to take control of the Red River Settlement.
what did The Hudson’s Bay Company sell?
HBC sold Rupert’s Land.
How much did the HBC sell Rupert’s Land for?
$1.5 million
why were the Métis surprised?
the Métis were surprised by the transfer of their homeland.
What did the Métis feel about the HBC?
The Métis felt that the Hudson’s Bat Company did not posses the right to sell their territory without consultation or consent.
What were the Métis worried about under the Canadian control?
They were worried that they would lose their land, language, and religion.
who was the person that governed the area?
Governor William McDougall was governing the area.
the Métis, led by Louis Riel, prevented what?
they prevented McDougall and a land surveying party from entering the colony.
what did McDougall tell Ottawa?
McDougall told Ottawa ghat HBC was no longer in control of the Red River Colony and that the transfer of the territory should be postponed.
what was their goal?
Their goal was to establish Manitoba as a Canadian provinice on their own terms.
they created a list of demands known as the what?
they created a list of demands known as the Métis Bill of Rights.
they would accept annexation to Canada as long as they were not what? (list 3 things)
they would accept annexation to Canada as long as they were not stripped or their property, denied Catholic religious rights or French language rights.
what did the list include?
the list included a request for bilingual schools, and that the Métis would have the right to elect their own government.
who did Riel’s men arrest?
Riel’s men arrested Canadian land surveyors and settlers who opposed the provisional government.
who was arrested and executed for treason?
Thomas Scott, a surveyor with the Canadian government, was arrested and eventually executed for treason.
what does treason mean?
treason means going against your country.
whats did Scott’s death cause?
Scott’s death caused outrage in Ontario, and many called for the arrest of Riel.
the Parliament of Canada passed the what?
the Parliament of Canada passed the Manitoba Act making Manitoba Canada’s fifth province.
What year did the Parliament of Canada passed the Manitoba Act?
1870
who soon outnumbered the Métis?
Ontarian and French-Canadian settlers soon outnumbered the Métis.
in August, Ottawa sent who?
in August, Ottawa sent the Red River Expeditionary Force to “pacify” the region.
how many troops arrived in Manitoba and began a reign of terror against Métis citizens?
1000 troops arrived in Manitoba and began a reign of terror against Métis citizens.
how many of the Métis left the province of Manitoba left for the Northwest Territories or the Dakota territory?
more than half of the Métis left the province of Manitoba left for the Northwest Territories or the Dakota territory.
many of those who stayed became involved in a conflict known as the what and where Riel emerged as a what?
many of those who stayed became involved in a conflict known as the Red River Resistance, where Riel emerged as a key figure.
what did riel sought for?
Riel sought to ensure that the rights and culture of the Métis people were protected among the changing political landscape.
how many tines was Riel elected to the Canadian Parliament?
Riel elected to the Canadian Parliament three times.
he also played a major role in what and what year?
he also played a major role in the Northwest Rebellion of 1885.
what did Riel face?
Riel faced continued opposition from the Canadian government.
what did Riel eventually came to be seen as and what did he symbolize for?
Riel eventually came to be seen as a hero and a symbol of resistance for many Canadians, especially those of the Métis heritage.
how is he remembered?
he is remembered as a brave leader who stood up for his people in the face of adversity.
when is Louis Riel Day?
Louis Riel Day is February 17, which is Family Day in Ontario.
what did they agree to do and refuse to do?
they agreed to many of the demands of the provisional government but they refused to grant an unconditional amnesty to Louis Riel and the leaders of the resistance.
the leaders from the Métis resistance formed a what?
the leaders from the Métis resistance formed a provisional (temporary) government, to negotiate directly with the Canadian government.
