The Red River Rebellion
By Jackson
What Was the Red River Rebellion?
-Red River Rebellion was Metis telling Canadian government they wanted to join on they're own terms.
-William McDougall appointed as lientenant governor for the North West (Ruperts Land) displeased Metis
-Mcdougall sent land surveyors without prior notice
-Metis took the measuring chains causing surveyors to give up
Their Leader
-He was well educated, spoke French and English, born in Red River
-helped establish Métis National Committee for determining the future of their people and discussing things with the Canadian government on the Métis people's behalf.
The Metis National Committee
Some Acts of Rebellion
-Fort Garry taken over same day
-Prisoners were captured
-One was executed causing loss of some Metis supporters
-Prime Minister Macdonald to send troops to Red River but Louis Riel flees
Louis Riel
-Born in Red River on October 22, 1844
-Oldest of 11
-Studied priesthood in Montreal from 1858-1865
-Went back to Red River in 1868
-Became their leader because he could speak French and English, and his pride in the Metis.