The Northwest REbellion
- Riel drafted a bill of rights dealing with land rights, taxes and the food trade
- The first conflict occurred in Duck Lake, where 2 Metis were killed and 12 NWMP
- 5000 Canadian troops were sent to control the rebellion
- Dumont and 60 Metis held on 1600 Canadian troops at Fish Creek
- 175 Metis were killed by 725 militia in Batoche
- Riel was Captured
- Dumont fled to the United STates
- Native leaders who were involved had lenient punishments
Summary
Conflict began after Riel drafted the Bill of Rights. The fist conflict occurred in Duck Lake, it also occured in Fish Creek and Batoche. The rebellion was concluded with 175 killed Metis, Dumont fled to the States, and Louis Riel suffered death penalty.
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