1. Why did the rebellion begin?

HBC was selling Rupert’s Land without consulting the Metis.

2. What was Louis Riel’s role in the rebellion?

   Reil formed the National Metis Committee in order to fight for Metis rights, including the right to their land.

3. How did McDougall allow for the provisional government to gain power?

He left Canada when announcing he was Lieutenant Governor.

4. What are the main points of the Metis List of Rights?

They wanted the same rights that other provinces had.

5. What role did Donald Smith play?

   Donald was the Senior Officer of the HBC.

6. What happened to Thomas Scott and how did that affect the rebellion?

   Thomas believed Metis were inferior to the Europeans, and was executed for treason. This resolved tension between Metis and Canadians.

7. Describe how the agreement between the Metis and Canada was made.

   Schultz spread racist propaganda all over Ontario about the Red River Delegation. When Riel arrived in Ontario he had to have a difficult negotiation with John A. Macdonald about Metis rights. By the end of the negotiation he granted the land to the “Children of the Metis” creating the province of Manitoba.

8. What role did Colonel Woseley play after the rebellion?

   Sent out by John A. Macdonald, his job was to keep peace until the transfer of government power was complete

9. What happened to Riel after the agreement was made with Canada to create Manitoba?

All members of provincial government were granted amnesty except for Riel, who was exiled to the US.