Questions
Where did the largest Métis community develop?
Red river settlement manitoba
Why did the Pemmican Proclamation cause concern for the Métis and the North West Company?
The Pemmican Proclamation limited pemmican trade, hurting the Métis and the North West Company.
Why did the purchase of Rupert’s Land worry the Métis and First Nations peoples?
It worried Métis and First Nations because they weren’t consulted and could lose their land.
In 1885, what was the Canadian government more focused on instead of addressing the 15 Métis petitions?
In 1885, the government focused on the Canadian Pacific Railway.
What does the term “Métis” mean?
People of mixed First Nations and European ancestry.
What is one example that shows the diverse identity of the Métis as a cultural group?
Combining First Nations and European cultures
The Battle of Seven Oaks gave rise to the Métis Nation, but what did this battle reveal about relationships between colonists and Métis in the Red River area?
The Battle of Seven Oaks showed strong conflict and tension between Métis and colonists.
How did the Métis, led by Louis Riel, respond to the government surveyors in 1869?
Led by Louis Riel, the Métis stopped the surveyors.
What was the main cause of the second Métis uprising in 1885?
The main cause of the uprising was the government ignoring Métis petitions and land rights.
What is an economy?
A system of how people produce, buy, and sell goods and services.
What was pemmican?
Pemmican was dried meat mixed with fat and berries
What document did the Métis create to list their demands to the Canadian government?
The Métis created the List of Rights.
Why did Louis Riel form a provisional government at Fort Garry?
Riel formed a provisional government to protect Métis rights and negotiate with Canada.
From a Francophone perspective, which part of the Manitoba Act was most beneficial, and why?
Language and Catholic school rights, because they protected their culture.
What is migration?
The movement of people from one place to another.
Why was Pemmican important to the Métis and the fur trade?
It was a main food for fur traders.
List the 6 main points in the Manitoba Act.
Manitoba became a province,
Land rights for Métis ,
French and English languages recognized,
Catholic and Protestant schools protected,
Representation in Parliament,
Protection of cultural/religious rights
What was the immediate result of the execution of Thomas Scott?
The execution of Thomas Scott caused anger in Ontario and made Riel controversial.
What was one outcome of the second Métis uprising of 1885?
The Métis were defeated and lost power.
What was Rupert’s Land?
A large territory owned by the Hudson’s Bay Company.
What was the main outcome of Lord Selkirk’s purchase of land from the Hudson’s Bay Company?
Lord Selkirk’s purchase led to the creation of the Red River Settlement, causing conflict with the Métis and fur traders.
Who purchased Rupert’s Land from the Hudson’s Bay Company?
Rupert’s Land was purchased by the Canadian government.
What problem began immediately after John A. Macdonald created the province of Manitoba?
The problem was that Métis lost land and faced unfair treatment.
Why did John A. Macdonald choose to have Louis Riel executed?
To assert government control and discourage rebellion.
What is assimilation?
When a group is forced to adopt the culture of another group.