Socials Studies Quiz - Northwest To 1870

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    Who was the leader of the Metis National Commitee?

    • Thomas Scott
    • William McDougall
    • John Schultz
    • Louis Riel
    • Gabriel Dumont
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This Social Studies Quiz titled 'Northwest to 1870' focuses on key historical events and figures in Canadian history, assessing knowledge on the HBC's negotiations, Metis grievances, and the leadership of Louis Riel during the Red River Rebellion.

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  • 2. 

    What did Thomas Scott do to the Metis while in prison?

    • He shot them.

    • He physically abused Louis Riel.

    • He physically and verbally abused his guards, and threatened the life of Riel.

    • He helped Schultz escape.

    Correct Answer
    A. He physically and verbally abused his guards, and threatened the life of Riel.
    Explanation
    Thomas Scott physically and verbally abused his guards while in prison, showing aggression towards them. Additionally, he threatened the life of Louis Riel, indicating his hostile intentions towards the Metis leader. This behavior demonstrates Scott's violent and aggressive attitude towards both his captors and the Metis community.

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  • 3. 

    Why were the Metis angry with the HBC for selling Rupert's Land?

    • Because they didn't get any compensation.

    • Because they didn't consult with them.

    • Because they didn't like the white people.

    • Because the HBC wanted to settle land.

    Correct Answer
    A. Because they didn't consult with them.
    Explanation
    The Metis were angry with the HBC for selling Rupert's Land because they were not consulted in the decision-making process. This lack of consultation made them feel disregarded and excluded from discussions about the future of their own land. The Metis believed that their rights and interests should have been taken into consideration before such a significant decision was made.

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  • 4. 

    What happened to the Riel after the Red River Rebellion?

    • He dispatched 1200 Metis to the capital.

    • He was executed.

    • He was exiled from Canada, and spent 15 years in the US.

    • He was captured by Colonel Wolseley.

    Correct Answer
    A. He was exiled from Canada, and spent 15 years in the US.
    Explanation
    After the Red River Rebellion, the Riel, who is referring to Louis Riel, was exiled from Canada and spent 15 years in the US. This means that he was forced to leave Canada and live in the United States for a period of 15 years as a result of his involvement in the rebellion.

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  • 5. 

    Who is Louis Riel?

    • Born in 1884

    • Son of Louis Riel Sr.

    • Literate and well-educated lawyer.

    • Fluent in French and English.

    • All of the above.

    Correct Answer
    A. All of the above.
    Explanation
    All of the given statements provide information about Louis Riel. He was born in 1884, the son of Louis Riel Sr. He was a literate and well-educated lawyer, and he was fluent in both French and English. Therefore, the correct answer is "All of the above."

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  • 6. 

    What is a component of the Red River Rebellion?

    • During the Summer of 1869, Riel organized bands of the Metis to observe and confront the surveryers.

    • Riel forms the Metis National Committee.

    • Several Metis under Riel's command occupied Fort Garry and seized munitions.

    • All of the above.

    • None of the above.

    Correct Answer
    A. All of the above.
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "All of the above." This is because all three statements mentioned in the question are components of the Red River Rebellion. The rebellion, led by Louis Riel, involved the organization of Metis bands to confront surveyors, the formation of the Metis National Committee by Riel, and the occupation of Fort Garry and seizure of munitions by Metis under Riel's command.

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  • 7. 

    Between __________ and __________, the HBC began negotiations to transfer over Rupert's Land to the Canadian government.

    • 1857 - 1858

    • 1897 - 1898

    • 1877 - 1878

    • 1867 - 1868

    Correct Answer
    A. 1867 - 1868
    Explanation
    Between 1867 and 1868, the HBC (Hudson's Bay Company) began negotiations to transfer over Rupert's Land to the Canadian government. This transfer was significant as it marked the end of the HBC's control over the vast territory of Rupert's Land, which encompassed much of present-day Canada. The negotiations were part of the broader process of Canadian Confederation, which aimed to unite the various British North American colonies into a single country. The transfer of Rupert's Land to the Canadian government was a crucial step in this process, allowing for the expansion of Canadian territory and the eventual formation of modern-day Canada.

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  • 8. 

    What wasn't part of the Metis List of Rights?

    • People have the right to elect their own leader.

    • A free homestead and a predemption Land Law.

    • The Metis would not be part of Canada.

    • To have a fair and full representation in the Canadian Parliament.

    • The Military would be composed of the inhabitants now existing in the Territory.

    Correct Answer
    A. The Metis would not be part of Canada.
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "The Metis would not be part of Canada." This statement contradicts the Metis List of Rights, which aimed to ensure that the Metis people would have equal rights and representation within Canada. The other options in the list of rights, such as the right to elect their own leader, fair representation in the Canadian Parliament, and the composition of the military by the inhabitants of the territory, align with the goals and demands of the Metis people.

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  • 9. 

    What was the provisional government's role in the Red River Rebellion?

    • It was used to maintain order and negotiate an agreement by which the territory surrounding the Red River Settlement could enter Confederation as Alberta.

    • It was used to maintain order and negotiate an agreement by which the territory surrounding the Red River Settlement could enter Confederation as British Columbia.

    • It was used to maintain order and negotiate an agreement by which the territory surrounding the Red River Settlement could enter Confederation as Saskatchewan.

    • It was used to maintain order and negotiate an agreement by which the territory surrounding the Red River Settlement could enter Confederation as Northwest Territories.

    • None of the above.

    Correct Answer
    A. None of the above.
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "None of the above" because the provisional government's role in the Red River Rebellion was not to negotiate an agreement for the territory to enter Confederation as any of the mentioned provinces. Instead, the provisional government was established by Métis leader Louis Riel to assert Métis rights and protect their interests in the face of the Canadian government's plans to assert control over the region. The provisional government ultimately negotiated the Manitoba Act, which led to the creation of the province of Manitoba.

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  • 10. 

    What was Thomas Scott's role in the Red River Rebellion?

    • His death was used against the Metis by Schultz.

    • His death was used against the Metis by MacDonald.

    • He was the leader of the Red River Rebellion.

    • His death was used against the Metis by McDougall.

    • All of the above.

    Correct Answer
    A. His death was used against the Metis by Schultz.

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