Social 7: Red River Resistance Quizizz

Select the best definition for amnesty.

• A foundation that focuses on human rights

• Committing a crime

• An official pardon for people who have been convicted of political offenses

• Rhymes with majesty

Before the Dominion of Canada purchased it, who/what was the de facto government of Rupert's Land?

• William McDougall

• First Nations and Metis had a provisional government in place

• The Hudson's Bay Company

• There was no government in place

Which of the following was NOT a concern the Metis had about joining Confederation?

• French language rights

• Protestant Metis might not get the same rights as Catholic government

• Seignurial System was in place and conflicted with the government's planned allotment

• Traditions were threatened by Canadian government

Who lead the Metis resistance?

• Louis Riel

• William McDougall

• Donald Smith

• Thomas Scott

Why did the Manitoba Act seem good for the Metis at first?

• It had a complex and dysfunctional method of granting land

• It allowed the Metis to speak English

• Metis leaders would get amnesty from the government

True or False: The Manitoba Act and the government's treatment of the Metis was ultimately a travesty (meaning it was terrible) for the Metis across the prairies.

• True

• False

What does resistance mean?

• An official pardon for people who have been convicted of political offenses

• The refusal to accept or comply with something; the attempt to prevent something by action or argument

• Committing a crime

• A type of excersize

True or False: The Metis ban William McDougall, the man sent by the Canadian government, from entering Red River.

• True

• False

Which of the following statements was true about Louis Riel?

• He grew up in Quebec.

• He was a Protestant Anglophone.

• He went to Halifax to get an education.

• He was a lawyer.

The Canadian government knew there was unrest in Red River. They decided to push back the date of land transfer. However, McDougall crossed into Rupert's Land on December 1st. Why did he do this?

• He knew Americans might take over Red River and he didn't know the government pushed back the transfer date.

• He didn't like being stuck in the United States.

• He never entered Rupert's Land.

• He wanted Louis Riel to create a provisional government and become its leader.