Question 270

During the Métis resistance in the West, who is recognized as the Métis' greatest military leader?

  1. AChief Tecumseh
  2. BLouis Riel
  3. CGabriel Dumont
  4. DSir Sam Steele
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Correct answer: C) Gabriel Dumont

Explanation

While Louis Riel was the political and spiritual leader of the Métis people, Gabriel Dumont was their greatest military leader. He commanded the Métis forces during the Northwest Rebellion of 1885.

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