Red River Rebellion

The Red River Rebellion of 1869 – 1870 is the term most often used to describe the actions of a provisional government established by Métis leader Louis Riel in 1869 at the Red River Settlement in what is now the Canadian province of Manitoba.

Legacy

Since the provisional government was recognized by Canada, its actions were not rebellious in the strict sense of the word; it was called a rebellion only after sentiment grew in Ontario against Louis Riel's execution of Thomas Scott.

Related Topics:
Rebellion - Sentiment - Ontario - Louis Riel - Execution - Thomas Scott

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In 1875, Riel was formally exiled from Canada for five years, but under pressure from Quebec the government of Sir John A. Macdonald took no more vigorous action. Riel was elected to the Canadian parliament three times while in exile, but never took his seat. He returned to Canada in 1885 to lead the North-West Rebellion or North-West Resistance.

Related Topics:
1875 - Exile - John A. Macdonald - Canadian parliament - Seat - 1885 - North-West Rebellion

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