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canadian surveyers arrive in red river
canadian surveyors arrive in red river and begin to divide land into large squares similar to the block system. -
Metis block lieutenant govenor
fourteen armed metis block the new lieutenant govenor, william Mcdougall from entering red river settlement. -
Riel sets up temporary government
Riel and his followers set up a tempory or provisional government to maintain order and determine the furture of the union with canada. -
Metis Bill of Rights
The Provisional government draws up the metis bill of rights, which demands that the metis's culture be protectedand their land rights recognized. -
Thomas Scott Executed
The metis government Executes thomas cott trouble maker from ontario. -
Manitoba Becomes province
Manitoba becomes fifth province, with Metis culure and rights protected by law. -
prime minister sends troops to red river
Prime Minister macdonald sends troops to red river area to put down the unrest . Troops under colonel wosley arrive in red river on august 23 1870 -
Louis Riel Flees
Louis Riel flees for his life to the united states from the canadien troops.