The Significance of the Red River Settlement. Introduction What do you remember about the Rebellions of 1837-1838? What do you remember about the Rebellions.

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The Significance of the Red River Settlement

Introduction What do you remember about the Rebellions of ? What do you remember about the Rebellions of ? In the first 18 years of Canada’s existence there were two more uprisings took place. In the first 18 years of Canada’s existence there were two more uprisings took place. The first was in Red River, which is present day Manitoba. The first was in Red River, which is present day Manitoba.

The Purchase of Rupert’s Land (pg. 78)Answer Key Canada West wanted control of Rupert’s Land. Why? (Read pg. 78) Canada West wanted control of Rupert’s Land. Why? (Read pg. 78) What happened in 1869? What happened in 1869? How much did Canada pay for it? How much did Canada pay for it? Who did John A. MacDonald appoint to take control of the region? Who did John A. MacDonald appoint to take control of the region?

The Purchase of Rupert’s Land (pg. 78) Student Activity Canada West wanted control of Rupert’s Land. Why? (Read pg. 78) Canada West wanted control of Rupert’s Land. Why? (Read pg. 78) -It had economic potential What happened in 1869? What happened in 1869? -HBC agreed to sell Rupert’s Land to the government of Canada How much did Canada pay for it? How much did Canada pay for it? -$ Who did John A. MacDonald appoint to take control of the region? Who did John A. MacDonald appoint to take control of the region? -William McDougall

Put yourself in the shoes of a Métis resident living in the Red River area. Put yourself in the shoes of a Métis resident living in the Red River area. In the space provided in your worksheet. Make a list of all the concerns you have over the government of Canada moving into your territory. In the space provided in your worksheet. Make a list of all the concerns you have over the government of Canada moving into your territory. Activity (still pg. 78)

Using the list of concerns you just made about the government of Canada taking over your land, write a letter to Sir John A. MacDonald. In an attempt to convince him not to send William McDougall to take over, explain your position using examples outlined in the text. Using the list of concerns you just made about the government of Canada taking over your land, write a letter to Sir John A. MacDonald. In an attempt to convince him not to send William McDougall to take over, explain your position using examples outlined in the text. Homework and Mini Assignment

Who is he? (5 points) Who is he? (5 points) 1. Became leader of the Métis in 1869 when he was 25 years old. 2. Well educated. 3. Religious 4. Good Speaker 5. Born in Manitoba The Rise of Louis Riel (pg. 79)

What did he do? (3 points) What did he do? (3 points) -organized the National Committee of the Métis of Red River. -told McDougall not to come to Red River without permission from the committee. -ordered that McDougall be escorted to the U.S, border when he came. The Rise of Louis Riel (pg. 79)

What is a provisional government? What is a provisional government? -a temporary government put in place until a permanent one is established. The Rise of Louis Riel (Pg. 79)

Read the list of “Métis Rights” on pg. 80 and answer the following questions in your notebook. Read the list of “Métis Rights” on pg. 80 and answer the following questions in your notebook. 1. Do you think the demands of they listed were fair and realistic? Why or why not? 2. Do you think the Canadian government would accept “The Métis List of Rights”? Why or why not? ACTIVITY

The Role of Thomas Scott Who is Thomas Scott? Who is Thomas Scott? -Protestant from Ireland -Came to Ontario in Among the first Canadians sent to the Red River -Wanted to Canada to be successful and resist pressures from the U.S. to take over -Wanted to Canada to remain part of the British Empire

The Role of Thomas Scott Why was Thomas Scott unpopular with many people? Why was Thomas Scott unpopular with many people? He believed that: -Roman Catholics should have few rights -Catholics should have not role in Government -He told everyone his beliefs and that the Métis were not fit to be a part of the government. -He told Canada to ignore the Métis and set up a government without consulting them

Why did Riel see Thomas Scott as a threat? Why did Riel see Thomas Scott as a threat? -Scott was a powerful symbol of opposition to the Métis -Scott might organize settlers from Ontario to resist the Métis What happened to Thomas Scott? What happened to Thomas Scott? -he was arrested by Riel’s provisional government, found guilty of treason and executed in 1870 What is treason? What is treason? -an act of betrayal or disloyalty to one’s country or government The Role of Thomas Scott

The Future of the Métis What happened to Riel and the Métis people after Thomas Scott was executed? What happened to Riel and the Métis people after Thomas Scott was executed? -hostility towards Riel -government considered Riel a criminal -Riel fled to the U.S. -Riel’s followers went to Saskatchewan -Some Métis stayed in the Red River -Their traditional way of life was destroyed -The Métis adapted to a new way of life

Three New Provinces By the end of 1869, Canada was made up of four provinces namely Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia. The entry into Confederation of Manitoba (1870), British Columbia (1871),and Prince Edward Island (1873) Manitoba Act 1870

Manitoba The Manitoba Act of 1870 led to the creation of the fifth Canadian province. The act was the first federal Act to recognize the importance of bilingualism. The province is very small and confined to area around Red River just over 39,000 km, (today Manitoba occupies km ) The province is very small and confined to area around Red River just over 39,000 km, (today Manitoba occupies km ) The languages spoken are __________ and __________. The languages spoken are __________ and __________. There were ______________ and ___________ school paid for by the government. There were ______________ and ___________ school paid for by the government. Only religious education was guaranteed not English or French language education. Only religious education was guaranteed not English or French language education. Federal Government retained control over lands and resources in Manitoba Federal Government retained control over lands and resources in Manitoba The province was so small that it was called the “postage stamp province”. The province was so small that it was called the “postage stamp province”.

North-West Territories 1870 – Britain transferred control of the North- Western Territory to Canada. The area was combined with Rupert’s land to become the Northwest Territories – Britain transferred control of the North- Western Territory to Canada. The area was combined with Rupert’s land to become the Northwest Territories. North-West Territories had no legislature of its own, it was governed directly by Ottawa until 1867 when a lieutenant –governor and a council was appointed. North-West Territories had no legislature of its own, it was governed directly by Ottawa until 1867 when a lieutenant –governor and a council was appointed. In 1886, the territories had seats in the federal government. In 1886, the territories had seats in the federal government.

British Columbia - What is the meaning of panning for gold? What is the meaning of panning for gold? Discuss the debate/discussion that occurred before British Columbia could join Canada and not America in Discuss the debate/discussion that occurred before British Columbia could join Canada and not America in When British Columbia joined Canada, it was a long way away from the rest of Canada and the only rail link with the rest of Canada was through the U.S. When British Columbia joined Canada, it was a long way away from the rest of Canada and the only rail link with the rest of Canada was through the U.S. How could the province trade with Ontario and Quebec in this situation? How could the province trade with Ontario and Quebec in this situation?

Prince Edward Island In 1867, Prince Edward Island declined joining the new nations during Confederation. In 1867, Prince Edward Island declined joining the new nations during Confederation. With your elbow partner discuss the likely implications of this decision. With your elbow partner discuss the likely implications of this decision. Think about the reasons that may lure PEI to join Canada if they ever joined, share your thought with your seating partner. Think about the reasons that may lure PEI to join Canada if they ever joined, share your thought with your seating partner.