Timeline and Keywords The NorthWest Rebellion Timeline 1869

Timeline and Keywords

The North-West Rebellion Timeline 1869: The government was handed to Eastern Canada 1869: Red River Resistance 1870: Manitoba Act 1884: The Metis held a meeting in regards of their way of life. 1885: March: Louis Riel decided to start another rebellion 1885: March 25: North-West Mountain Police and the Metis fought at Duck Lake 1885: April: The Aboriginals and Metis assaulted the government frequently 1885: April 24 th: Battle at Fish Creek 1885: May 2 nd: Battle at Cut Knife Hill 1885: May 9 th: Battle at Batoche 1885: May 15 th: Riel Surrenders and Dumont flees 1885: May 23 rd: Poundmaker surrenders 1885: July 2 nd: Big Bear surrenders

Keywords The Key Individuals who participated in the war was: • William Mc. Dougall • Louis Riel • Gabriel Dumont • Big Bear • Poundmaker • Wandering Spirit • Sir John A Macdonald • Thomas Scott • The Metis • The Aboriginals • The Settlers • North-West Mountain Police • • • The Settlements mentioned in the war are: Ottawa Red River Valley Duck Lake Batoche Cut Knife Hill Fish Creek Forts are defensive buildings or strategic positions. Some Forts mentioned are: • Fort Qu'Appelle • Fort Pitt • Fort Garry • Fort Carleton

Words to Know Provisional Government: A temporary government formed. Bill of Rights: a formal speech listing the legal rights to a citizen. Hostages: a person held as security for the fulfillment of a demand. Rebellion: an act of violent or open resistance Surveyors: a person who investigates or examines something