The Manitoba School Question was a major political controversy in the late 19th century, centering on the rights of French-speaking Catholics to be educated in their own language. This book provides a detailed history of the issue, examining the legal and social context of the time, and offering insights into the often bitter political and cultural divisions it provoked. Essential reading for anyone interested in Canadian history and the struggle for minority rights. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.