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At what battle was Louis Riel defeated in 1885?

  • Battle of Batoche

  • Battle of Regina

  • Battle of Montreal

  • Battle of Toronto

Answer

The Battle of Batoche was the final battle of the North-West Rebellion of 1885. The battle was fought between the Métis, led by Louis Riel, and the Canadian government, led by General Frederick Middleton. The Métis were defeated in the battle and Riel was captured and executed. The battle marked the end of the Métis resistance to the Canadian government.
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