Which Indigenous leader resisted Canadian government expansion in 1885?

Question: Which Indigenous leader resisted Canadian government expansion in 1885?

Answer options:

• Louis Riel
• Big Bear
• Poundmaker ✅ All of the above

Correct answer: All of the above

Explanation: All of the above is correct because Louis Riel, Big Bear, and Poundmaker all resisted Canadian government expansion during the Northwest Resistance of 1885. While Riel led the Metis, Cree chiefs Big Bear and Poundmaker also defended their territory and treaty rights. Selecting only one individual is incorrect because it misses the collective nature of the Indigenous resistance highlighted in the official study guide. Discover Canada emphasizes these figures to illustrate the complex struggle for Western Canada. Candidates should expect questions about the 1885 resistance and its leaders as part of historical Canadian sovereignty questions.