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A trivial quiz about the Red River Resistance.

Questions and Answers

1.

Do you think Louis Riel is a hero? Why?
2.

Who was the leader of the Metis people?
- A.
  
  Louis Riel
- B.
  
  John A. Macdonald
- C.
  
  Gabriel Dumont
- D.
  
  Blackfoot
Correct Answer
A. Louis Riel

Explanation
Louis Riel was the leader of the Metis people. He played a significant role in the Red River Rebellion and the Northwest Rebellion, fighting for the rights and protection of the Metis people against the Canadian government. Riel's leadership and advocacy for the Metis led to the establishment of Manitoba as a province and the recognition of Metis rights. His actions and influence continue to be remembered and celebrated by the Metis community in Canada.

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3.

Check all that Louis Riel had formed.
- A.
  
  Manitoba Metis Rights Group
- B.
  
  Provisional Government
- C.
  
  Metis War Conference Hall
- D.
  
  National Committee Of The Metis
Correct Answer(s)
B. Provisional Government
D. 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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4.

John A. Macdonald appointed William McDougall to govern the Northwest Territories. True or False?
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  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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5.

_______ _________ 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.

Who did Louis Riel execute?
- A.
  
  John A. Macdonald
- B.
  
  Gabriel Dumont
- C.
  
  Thomas Scott
- D.
  
  George Brown
Correct Answer
C. Thomas Scott

Explanation
Louis Riel executed Thomas Scott.

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7.

Louis Riel established a federal government to avoid conflicts. True or False?
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
Louis Riel established a provisional government to avoid conflicts.

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8.

Check all that the Metis Bill Of Rights demanded out of the following.
- A.
  
  To elect their own legislature at Red River
- B.
  
  To elect federal members of parliament
- C.
  
  To have both French and English recognized as official languages
- D.
  
  To maintain Metis culture and customs
Correct Answer(s)
A. To elect their own legislature at Red River
B. To elect federal members of parliament
C. To have both French and English recognized as official languages
D. 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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