Which event in 1885 started as resistance and turned into a bloody uprising due to ignored Métis and First Nations issues?

• A. Second Metis Uprising of 1885
• B. Ethnocentric
• C. Courier du Bois
• D. Merchant

Answer: (A)

The main idea this question tests is how a political grievance can escalate from organized resistance into a violent uprising when those in power don’t address the concerns of a marginalized group. In 1885, Métis communities in the Canadian West, joined by some First Nations, faced broken treaties, unclear land rights, and increasing encroachment by settlers. When the government failed to honor promises and protect Métis land and culture, what started as resistance quickly became armed conflict as people took action to defend themselves. This turning point is known as the Northwest Rebellion, often described as the Second Metis Uprising of 1885. The fighting, including battles like Batoche, shows how tensions shifted from protest to bloodshed, and the rebellion was ultimately suppressed by government forces.

The other options don’t describe a specific 1885 event: the terms relate to ideas or groups rather than a historical uprising.