Red River Resistance Quiz

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    Who was the leader of the Metis people?

    • Louis Riel
      Louis Riel
    • John A. Macdonald
      John A. Macdonald
    • Gabriel Dumont
      Gabriel Dumont
    • Blackfoot
      Blackfoot
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This quiz focuses on the Red River Resistance, assessing knowledge on key figures like Louis Riel and events that shaped Canadian Confederation. It tests understanding of historical governance and conflicts, relevant for learners studying Canadian history.

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  • 2. 
    Who did Louis Riel execute? - ProProfs

    Who did Louis Riel execute?

    • John A. Macdonald

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    • Gabriel Dumont

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    • Thomas Scott

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    • George Brown

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    Correct Answer
    A. Thomas Scott
    Explanation
    Louis Riel executed Thomas Scott.

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  • 3. 
    Louis Riel established a federal government to avoid conflicts. True or False? - ProProfs

    Louis Riel established a federal government to avoid conflicts. True or False?

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    Louis Riel established a provisional government to avoid conflicts.

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  • 4. 
    John A. Macdonald appointed William McDougall to govern the Northwest Territories. True or False? - ProProfs

    John A. Macdonald appointed William McDougall to govern the Northwest Territories. True or False?

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    John A. Macdonald, who was the first Prime Minister of Canada, did indeed appoint William McDougall to govern the Northwest Territories. This decision was made in 1869, as part of Macdonald's efforts to expand and develop the Canadian territories. McDougall's appointment was significant as it marked the beginning of Canadian governance in the region, leading to further developments and the eventual establishment of the provinces of Manitoba, Alberta, Saskatchewan, and parts of Ontario and Quebec.

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    _______ _________ arrived at the Red River Settlement with ammunition because he wanted to create a path for himself to get through to the Northwest Territories and Ottawa without having to go South through America. Fill in the blanks. 

    Correct Answer
    William McDougall
    Explanation
    William McDougall arrived at the Red River Settlement with ammunition because he wanted to create a path for himself to get through to the Northwest Territories and Ottawa without having to go South through America.

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  • 6. 
     Check all that Louis Riel had formed. - ProProfs

     Check all that Louis Riel had formed.

    • Manitoba Metis Rights Group

    • Provisional Government

    • Metis War Conference Hall

    • National Committee Of The Metis

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. Provisional Government
    A. National Committee Of The Metis
    Explanation
    Louis Riel formed the Provisional Government and the National Committee of the Metis. The Provisional Government was established in 1869 by Riel and other Metis leaders to assert their rights and protect their land in the Red River Settlement. It played a significant role in negotiating the terms of Manitoba's entry into Confederation. The National Committee of the Metis was formed in 1884 by Riel to advocate for Metis rights and address their grievances. It organized the Metis resistance during the North-West Rebellion in 1885.

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  • 7. 
    Check all that the Metis Bill Of Rights demanded out of the following. - ProProfs

    Check all that the Metis Bill Of Rights demanded out of the following.

    • To elect their own legislature at Red River

    • To elect federal members of parliament

    • To have both French and English recognized as official languages

    • To maintain Metis culture and customs

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. To elect their own legislature at Red River
    A. To elect federal members of parliament
    A. To have both French and English recognized as official languages
    A. To maintain Metis culture and customs
    Explanation
    The Metis Bill of Rights demanded the following: the ability to elect their own legislature at Red River, the ability to elect federal members of parliament, the recognition of both French and English as official languages, and the ability to maintain Metis culture and customs.

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  • 8. 
    Do you think Louis Riel is a hero? Why? - ProProfs

    Do you think Louis Riel is a hero? Why?

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