Resistance and Rebellion By s.daly1 Jun 7, 1869 1869 - Rupert’s Land is purchased by Canada Rupert's land was running out of farmland so they had to join up with Canada . Period: Aug 7, 1869 to Jun 17, 1885 The Manitoba Act . Oct 20, 1869 October, 1869 - Armed Metis stop surveyors Metis felt uncertin about the future are became Canada claimed to own Rupert's Land . Mar 4, 1870 March 4, 1870 - Thomas Scott is killed Thomas is killed by a firing squad as far as we know .