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In this modern-day country, Gabriel Dumont led insurgent forces at the Battle of Duck Lake. A loyal supporter of this country named Thomas Scott was killed by a firing squad. The Wolseley expedition was called upon to quell one insurgency in this country led by Louis Riel (“LOO-ee ree-EL”), a leader of the (*) Metis (10[1])(“MAY-tee”). An 1869 uprising in this country (10[1])known as the Red River Rebellion was put down by its first prime minister, John MacDonald. The term “First Nations” (10[1])refers to the indigenous people of this country. For 10 points, name this former Commonwealth country which saw unrest in provinces such as Manitoba and Saskatchewan. ■END■

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