... to illustrate the events that caused the Northwest Rebellion of 1885 and its results. The acquisition of the Northwest or Rupert's Land' by the Federal government led to a chain of events which triggered the uprising from the Metis in the Red River Settlement of Manitoba. The government of John ... rebellion of 1885. One problem was the negotiations of the treaties in the west. 1871 was the beginning of these treaties including the setting aside of reserve land, payment of compensation, medicine assistance, and food aid in case of famine. Treaties 1 to 5 were signed between 1871-1875 af...

• Word Count: 2605
• Approx Pages: 10
• Grade Level: High School

... to illustrate the events that caused the Northwest Rebellion of 1885 and its results. The acquisition of the Northwest or Rupert's Land' by the Federal government led to a chain of events which triggered the uprising from the Metis in the Red River Settlement of Manitoba. The government of John ... rebellion of 1885. One problem was the negotiations of the treaties in the west. 1871 was the beginning of these treaties including the setting aside of reserve land, payment of compensation, medicine assistance, and food aid in case of famine. Treaties 1 to 5 were signed between 1871-1875 af...

• Word Count: 2623
• Approx Pages: 10
• Grade Level: High School