Manitoba and The Metis Rebellions Flashcards
When did Manitoba join Canada/Confederation?
1876
What province was originally shaped like a postage stamp?
Manitoba
What piece of land was purchased by the HBC?
Rupert’s Land
Who was the Metis leader/spokesman?
Louis Riel
What type of government did Riel form?
A provisional government
What act created Manitoba?
The Manitoba Act
Who was Thomas Scott?
An Orangeman that Riel had killed.
What was the orange order?
A Metis hate group
Where did Riel flee?
The USA
What was a primary source of Metis?
Bison
What does Metis mean?
Mixed( 1/2 English and 1/2 French)
Who were the leaders of the crew Indian bands?
Big bear and Poundmaker
What was the name of the second rebellion?
The North-West Rebellion
When did the Rebellion take place?
March 26-June 3, 1885
The first battle of the second rebellion
Duck Lake
When did the first battle take place?
March 26, 1885
Which man lead the troops at duck lake?
Gabriel Dumont
What was the 2nd battle?
Battle of Fish Creek
What was the 3rd battle?
Battle of Batoche
What helped defeat Riel?
The Railway
Where was Riel executed?
Quebec
What HBC post was taken over by Riel in 1869?
Fort Garry
What system was used by the Metis in Red River?
Seigneurial
After 1885 what did Dumont do?
Join the Buffalo Bill Cody’s Wild West Show
