Historical context can tell us important information about D. The author's purpose.
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-throw in the towel
abandon a struggle;admit defeat
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Louis David Riel was a Canadian politician, a founder of the province of Manitoba, and a political leader of the Métis people of the Canadian Prairies. He led two rebellions against the government of Canada and its first post-Confederation prime minister, John A. Macdonald.