Red River Resistance

What did the people of Rupert's Land and the North-West oppose with all their strength?

• The establishment of Canadian authority.

• The building of new infrastructure.

• The introduction of new laws.

• The expansion of trade routes.

What was the relationship between the Hudson's Bay Company and the people of Rupert's Land and the North-West before the declaration?

• They were allies.

• They were mutual partners in the fur trade.

• They were competitors.

• They had no relationship.

What did the people of Rupert's Land and the North-West hold to be the only lawful authority?

• The Canadian government.

• Their provisional government.

• The British monarchy.

• The Hudson's Bay Company.

What was the purpose of the declaration made by the people of Rupert's Land and the North-West?

• To declare war.

• To establish independence.

• To form a trade alliance.

• To seek foreign aid.

What agreement was made between the HBC, Britain, and the Dominion of Canada in April 1869 regarding Rupert’s Land?

• To sell Rupert’s Land to the United States

• To transfer Rupert’s Land to Canada

• To divide Rupert’s Land among settlers

• To keep Rupert’s Land under HBC control

What was the impact of the surveyors measuring the land into sections?

• It supported the Métis way of life.

• It showed that Canada's plans for the area did not include the people of Red River.

• It improved relations with the Métis.

• It preserved Métis farms.

Where did the Métis set up a blockade to stop William McDougall?

• Fort Garry

• Red River

• Ottawa

• Quebec City

What was the major HBC trading post that the Métis took control of?

• Fort Edmonton

• Fort Garry

• Fort York

• Fort William

What did the Métis declare at Fort Garry in December 1869 in response to the HBC selling Rupert's Land to the Dominion of Canada?

• Independence

• A provisional government

• War

• A new constitution

What was not a significant significant fact about the seizure of Fort Garry?

• The HBC resisted the seizure.

• The Dominion of Canada attacked the citizens of Red River.

• The HBC did not resist the seizure.

• The Dominion of Canada retreated from the battle/seizure of Fort Garry.