Manitoba Act
In what year was the Manitoba Act passed?
1870
T/F: Riel left Red River after the Red River Resistance and lived in Mexico for several years.
FALSE. He left to live in the United States, then came back to Manitoba later, for the second uprising.
The Red River Resistance took place in the year(s):
1869-1870
Compromise
A compromise is a way to settle a disagreement where both sides give up a little bit of what they want to reach an agreement. It is often called "meeting in the middle".
How many hours a day do cats sleep for?
12-16
What was the main goal of the Manitoba Act?
To create the province of Manitoba and end the Red River Resistance
Why were the Metis unhappy with the transfer of Rupert's Land to Canada?
The government treated the Metis as if they did not deserve to be consulted on matters that affected their lives.
What was the Canadian government’s response to the uprising?
At first, nothing. When it began to escalate, however, they deployed troops to stop the resistance
Treason
A crime where you are charged with betraying your country
What state is Kansas City located in?
Missouri
Why was the Manitoba Act a compromise?
It gave the Metis some things they wanted, but not everything
Why did Riel return to Red River?
The Metis were struggling against the Canadian government to keep their land rights (again), and he felt compelled to return to help them
After the events of the RRR and the second uprising in 1885, where did many Metis end up migrating to?
Northwest, to Saskatchewan and Alberta.
Land surveyors
People who map out plots of land to prepare to take ownership of it
How many nephews does Eli have?
3
Name two key things the Manitoba Act gave the people of Red River:
1) Designated sections of land for them and Indigenous people
2) An elected government
3) Protestant and Catholic schools
4) Formal entry into the country of Canada
Why was Riel executed?
The Canadian government viewed him as a traitor and convicted him of treason
Name two key reasons the Metis rebelled against the government:
1) Their land rights were being threatened
2) Their supply of food was diminishing
3) They were concerned about a railway disrupting their way of life
A temporary government formed when no other authority can establish control.
Provisional government
Which of these countries does Canada NOT share a border with?
1) France
2) United Kingdom
3) Denmark
United Kingdom
Was the Manitoba Act effective at addressing Metis concerns? Why or why not?
Most likely not. It gave the Metis a province and an elected government, but it was a very small province, the fed. government still retained control of public lands, and many Metis could not vote because they were not permanent residents of Manitoba.
Describe why Riel is viewed as a controversial figure in Canadian history
He gave a voice to the Metis and led them in their goal of gaining rights and land, but he was also responsible for violence that resulted in the deaths of many people, which led to him being tried and executed as a criminal.
How effective was the RRR in gaining rights for Metis?
Mixed bag- they got a province and an elected government, but it was a small province and land rights were still not secured.
What is the term for when there are both positive and negative views on someone/something, and people disagree on how it should be viewed?
Controversial
Each year, the winner of the UEFA Champions League and the UEFA Europa League play each other to compete for a trophy called the UEFA____________
(Hint: Paris Saint-Germain are the current holders, beating Tottenham :( on penalties last August)
Super Cup