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Louis Riel Stops Surveyors |
Canada sends surveyors to land over which they have no authority. Louis Riel hinders their progress |
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National Commitee of the Metis |
An organization formed to support Metis rights in the Red River valley |
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Lieutenant-Governor William McDougall Arrives |
He is not welecomed and this is unexcepted by him |
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Fort Garry Caputered |
HBC fort that had no defense was captured and now Louis Riel and his supporters are armed |
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Provisional Government Setup |
A governemtn with equal French and English lead by Louis Riel is put in place. |
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Canada Takes over Rupert's Lnad |
The lease has been transfered to Canada. |
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Armed Canadians Try to Attack Fort Garry |
They foiled and put into Fort Garry |
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MacDonald Sends A Messenger To The Metis |
He sends some one to invites them to Ottawa |
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Riel Orders Trial for Scott |
Thomas Scott is put to trial |
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Thomas Scott Put To Death |
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English Speakers Want Riel Hanged |
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Riel Flees to United States |
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Red River Settlement Becomes Manitoba |
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