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Louis Riel and Métis occupy Lower Fort Garry. The Red River Rebellion has begun.
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Thomas Scott executed on orders of Riel
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Manitoba joins Confederation. The new province was much smaller than today's Manitoba.
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British Columbia joins Confederation.
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Prince Edward Island joins Confederation.
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The Métis are defeated at Batoche.
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Batoche falls, Riel taken prisoner.
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Riel is hanged in Regina.
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The Liberals choose Wilfred Laurier as leader.
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Gold is discovered in the Klondike.
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Canada's first woman lawyer is Clara Brett Martin.
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Newfoundland women receive the right to vote.
