Compare and contrast the policies of the HBC and NWC
Who were the Metis and briefly describe key elements of their culture
Why did Selkirk establish a community in the Red River Valley?
What was the purpose of the pemmican proclamation?
why did the HBC and NWC merge and what was the structure of the new company?
What changes did George Simpson make to the new HBC?
Why were tensions rising in the red river area during the 1860s?
Why did Riel create a provisional government?
What was Macdonald's attitude towards the Metis and Riel?
Why was the execution of Thomas Scott controversial?
When did Manitoba become a province and why?