The red river rebellion of 1869, in present day manitoba is an important event in canadian history, and especially in the lives of canadas metis population. The causes and effects of the red river rebellion by sarah. The war of the rebellion official records of the union and confederate armies. Photo the red river rebellion took place in red river canada consisting of the metis and other settles. Jul 09, 2018 the red river rebellion referrers to a series of happenings that ultimately contributed to the establishment of a provisional government in 1869. What do you think could have happened to bring louis riel to this trial. Mcdougall had sent out surveyors to plot the land according to the. The red river rebellion is also known as the red river resistance, the first riel rebellion, or the red river uprising. The red river rebellion 1869 the canadian government had bought ruperts land from the hudson bay company. Oct 12, 2014 the metis, louis riel, and the red river rebellion 1. Macdonald instructed him to treat riels government as illegitimate. In 186970 he led the rebels of the red river settlements, mainly metis people of mixed europeanindigenous descent and indigenous. The red river rebellion is not an original work, but it is accessible and sound.
The red river rebellion was an event in history lead by louis riel. The government was established by louis riel, the metis leader in what is now called manitoba in canada, previously known as the red river colony. This was a disagreement over use of land, ownership of land, and who had control over land. These escapades were, of course, the cause of the previous active service warnings. This book is in the public domain in canada, and is made available to you drmfree. The uprising was sparked by the transfer of the vast territory of ruperts land to the new dominion of canada. The red river rebellion showed that the metis were unhappy with the lack of communication when the ownership of ruperts land was transferred over. The metis spoke french, and had a french culture, and when canada assigned an english man to be their governor, they were. The red river rebellion also known as the red river resistance was an uprising in 186970 in the red river colony the uprising was sparked by the transfer of the vast territory of ruperts land to the new dominion of canada. The red river rebellion, led by louis riel in 1869, was another major event that emitted a deeper crack between the french and the english canadians. The red river colony or selkirk settlement was a colonization project set up in 1811 by thomas douglas, 5th earl of selkirk, on 300,000 square kilometres 120,000 sq mi of land. In addition, appointed the first englishspeaking governor. The red river rebellion 3 making community connections invite a reporter from an aboriginal newspaper e.
Nov, 2017 a quick summary of the red river rebellion. First, riels story begins in the red river rebellion and ends in the northwest rebellion. The british colonies of eastern north america united in 1867. The imperial government and hudsons bay companys right to lands in the northwest territories were transferred to the dominion government.
Red river rebellion list of 1, 704 men of the rref red river expeditionary force red river expeditionary force 18701877. The red river rebellion also known as the red river resistance was an uprising in 186970 in the red river colony. A history of the red river rebellion led by louis riel. Events of the red river rebellion timeline created by snipedu4fun. Louis riel was born in the red river settlement in.
An analysis of the importance of red river rebellion, conscription dilemma of world war. Red river rebellion wikimili, the best wikipedia reader. This paper will look at the views of five different authours and their views on the red river rebellion. The rebellion helped them get the attention of the government to negotiate their rights. The red river rebellion or red river resistance refers to the events triggered by the provisional government formed by the metis people of the red river colony which is now manitoba in 18691870. The national government of canada bought the area, then known as ruperts land, from the hudsons bay company in 1869. This is the riel who was called the father of manitoba. Until 1869, the area had been under the control of the hudsons bay company. An analysis of the importance of red river rebellion, conscription dilemma of world war i and the flq october crisis of 1970 in quebec on french and english relations.
However, we will be focussing on william mcdougall. Lesson goals understand the historical significance of ruperts land and the red river settlement understand who the metis are and why they were angry at the canadian government. The red river resistance on a snowy day in october, 1869, a group of nineteen unarmed metis riders took a major step in changing the course of manitobas history. Events of the red river rebellion timeline timetoast. Canadian historyred river rebellion wikibooks, open books. Louis riel, the metis leader, was known as the father of manitoba because of his work to. Both parties largely ignored the metis of the red river, a frenchspeaking community of part indian descent. Canadian surveyors come canadian surveyors are plotting square plots of land by the red river settlement, which will be used by the canadian government to divide land amongst new. The red river rebellion or the red river resistance, red river uprising, or first riel rebellion was the sequence of events that led up to the 1869 establishment of a provisional government by the metis leader louis riel and his followers at the red river colony, in what is now the canadian provin. Cause canadian govt were not treating metis right invaded metis land without consulting them the metis wanted to be part of confederation the metis wanted to have a voice in the canadian government how did louis riel react. The wolseley expedition was a military force authorized by sir john a. Denzel washingtons life advice will leave you speechless listen this everyday and change your life duration. Chosen as secretary of the comite national des metis, he later became president of the provisional government, which led the struggle for a negotiated entry of the red river settlement into the confederation, as a province rather than a territory.
Why do you think louis riel is back in canada after fleeing to the united states following the red river resistance in 1870. Confronting a survey crew that was staking out land west of the red river for the anticipated arrival of canadian settlers, the metis stepped on the surveyors chain. Events of the red river rebellion timeline timetoast timelines. Chosen as secretary of comite national des metis, he later became president of the provisional government, which led the struggle for a negotiated entry of the red river settlement into confederation. This is the same louis riel who led the red river resistance in 186970. When the ice, river water, and runoff all join together in the northern areas, it can cause major flooding. Red river under the control of colonel wolseley antimetis sentiment whipped up by schultz wolseley was to keep the peace until the transfer of power to a new provincial government could be made. It encompassed 8 million square kilometers, including most of the prairies and parts of what are now northern quebec, northern ontario, and nunavut. The red river rebellion or the red river resistance, red river uprising, or first riel rebellion was the sequence of events that led up to the 1869 establishment of a provisional government by the metis leader louis riel and his followers at the red river colony, in what is now the canadian province of manitoba. Uprising and the northwest rebellion teachers copy.
Jan 22, 2007 the red river flows northward, and when the ice thaws, it also runs northward along the valley, causing runoff from the southern portions of the river. The red river rebellion during the late 1860s the red river settlement was rapidly changing and along with these changes came multiple causes and conflicts that would subsequently lead to a resistance called the red river rebellion. Operations in west florida, southern alabama, southern mississippi embracing all operations against vloksborg, may 18 july 27, 1862, and louisiana, may 12, 1862may 14, 1863, and in texas, new mexico, and arizona, september 20, 1862may 14, 1863. The red river rebellion occurred between the metis and the european settlers. Shortly after riel ran away, the metis finally gave in to joining canada. Consequences of the red river resistance timeline preceden. Led by louis riel, they established a provisional government in december 1869. Rebellions, the red river rebellion, the 1885 rebellion, the northwest. The expedition was also intended to counter american expansionist sentiments in northern border states.
Red river rebellion article about red river rebellion by. Canadian historyred river rebellion wikibooks, open. The government then ordered surveys to be started of the new territory. Whats new at rvs public board meeting today april 23, 2020 apr 23, 2020. In 1869, the hudsons bay company sold the land to canada. Metis leader gabriel dumont was born in the red river settlement and he is the person who asked louis riel to come to saskatchewan to help him appeal to john a. The metis were afraid that they would then lose their lands, since many did not have clear titles. The colony of farmers and hunters, many of them metis, occupied a corner of ruperts land and feared for their culture and land rights under canadian control.
Official records of the union and confederate armies. Jun 20, 2016 take my breath away red river rebellion a take away show duration. The new canadian government entered into negotiations with the hbc to purchase ruperts. In 1869 the hudsons bay company sold its territorial rights to the new dominion of canada. The new countrys leaders immediately prepared to take over the hudsons bay company lands west of ontario. The metis uprisings in 186970 and 1885 are known as the riel.
To capture the attention of the governmant and make their voice heard, and so they could set up their provisionsal. Led by louis riel, they established a provisional government in. Alarmed by the possibility that they might be pushed off their land along the red river, the metis led by riel prevented the appointed canadian governor from entering the territory in 1869. Canadian history, red river rebellion 186970, red river. The canadian government had bought ruperts land, where the metis people were living. They became provinces of the new country of canada. Up until the 1860s, the western portion of canada, called ruperts land was under the control of the hudsons bay company hbc.
The second problem that contributes to the red river flooding. Red river rebellion or resistance, 1869 1870 the first major push west after confederation began with the purchase of the northwest territory, which belonged to the hudsons bay company. The names are in alphabetical order by first letter of last name only, reflecting the manner in which they were recorded by the militia department in the 1870s. Fearing that their culture and land rights would be compromised under. If he is found guilty, the punishment could be death by hanging. The red river rebellion referrers to a series of happenings that ultimately contributed to the establishment of a provisional government in 1869. Joseph howe, secretary of state for the provinces, etc. The colony of farmers and hunters, many of them metis, occupied a corner of ruperts land and feared for their. To some extent, we are revisiting the red river rebellion because there are gaps to fill.
Red river for the anticipated arrival of canadian settlers. Remembering rebellion, remembering resistance scholarship. The red river settlement is now named manitoba and is a new province of canada. The red river rebellion also known as the red river resistance was a series of events that occurred between 1869 and 1870 in what is now the canadian province of manitoba. The arrival of the expedition marked the effective end of the red river rebellion. It also made them look stronger and more noticeable. There had been minor fenian uprisings throughout these years. This post is a continuation of louis riel, hero or rebel, published on 18 march 2018. Thus a vast area was added to the dominion of canada. William mcdougall was the lieutenantgovernor designate of ruperts and the northwest territories. There have been many articles and books written on the topic of the red river rebellion in the years following its occurrence.
The metis uprisings in 186970 and 1885 are known as the riel rebellions, the red river rebellion, the 1885 rebellion, the northwest rebellion, the manitoba rebellion, the saskatchewan rebellion, the red. The red river rebellion took place in red river canada consisting of the metis and other settles. Reminiscences of the red river rebellion of 1869 microform by denison, george t. This is named as the end of the red river rebellion. You may do whatever you like with this book, but mostly we hope you will read it. Venn diagram comparingcontrasting causes of the red river. This name, our sister rifle regiment the victoria rifles, carries as a battle honour. As they confront the fort, riel and other metis flee to the united states. The same year saw a military operation carried out which, although no shots were. Francophones viewed louis riel as a hero who stood up to protect the rights of the frenchspeaking metis, on the other hand, the anglophones saw the rebellion as a threat to canadas. An account my eartrumpet has been struck by lightning. These are some of the key aboriginal figures involved.
What has happened over the past 15 years to bring louis riel to this moment. Macdonald to confront louis riel and the metis in 1870, during the red river rebellion, at the red river colony in what is now the canadian province of manitoba. The government purchased the hudsons bay territory without giving the metis and aboriginals a second thought. The metis, louis riel, and the red river rebellion 1. Ruperts land sold ruperts land was an enormoues territory owned by the hudson bay company. The events in canadian history that the metis peoples are most associated with is the red river rebellion. The northwest rebellion 1885 riel on trial chapter reflectingpredicting 1.
This land was granted to him by the hudsons bay company, which is referred to as the selkirk concession. The red river rebellion is a thorough, wellillustrated, and sometimes fascinating account of a pivotal period in the history of manitoba. Louis riel was born in the red river settlement 1844 and educated in st. Take my breath away red river rebellion a take away show duration. Indians and the northwest rebellion by blair stonechild and bill waiser is a comprehensive study of indian activities and attitudes during the second riel rebellion in 1885. The last fenian raid occurred at eccles hill in 1870. Louis riel was born in the red river settlement in 1844 and educated in st. Red river rebellion, uprising in 186970 in the red river colony against the canadian government that was sparked by the transfer of the vast territory of ruperts land from the hudsons bay company to the new country of canada.