Louis Riel's North-West Rebellion

He had his own lawyers from Quebec, they suggested that the only way to save him from the death penalty was to attempt to prove to the jury that Riel had delusions that cause him to make religious and political decisions without being aware of his doing, and all his crimes are unintentional. But this attempt had failed soon after a medical examination. There was no exception of Louis Riel’s fate. Riel was sentenced to be hanged on 18 September by the judge. Before his death, he tried to show to the government that all Metis and Indians would not rebel for no reason. In fact, they were mistreated by

Riel was tried and found guilty for many of his actions going against the country. Before being put on trial for treason, he was tried once before for the murder of Thomas Scott. However, his response to this was to flee the country. Riel returned in 1884 when the Metis felt that they needed a leader who could get the government to pay attention to their petitions. Once he returned to Canada, he immediately began to conspire against the government.

The second rebellion took place in 1885, branded as the Northwest Resistance. It began once again when unresolved Métis grievances towards the Canadian Government began to heighten. They were apprehensive regarding the encroachment onto their lands by the Canadian regime; in addition, they were fearful that their settlements and lifestyle would be vanished. Their only tactic was to stand up for their rights and dignity. The Métis people requested for Louis Riel return once again, as they wish the predicament they found themselves in would end soon. While a fugitive, he was elected three times to the Canadian House of Commons, but never seized his seat once. Bearing the risk of being charged for treason, Riel believed that he felt obligated to return back to Canadian soil as a divinely chosen leader and prophet, a certainty which would later resurface and influence his actions. He led the Northwest Rebellion, which showcased the capabilities of the Métis people once again. However, the uprising

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Louis Riel should have remained innocent because the government is to blame. Riel made peaceful attempts to improve the Metis' social status and prompt the Canadian government of their presence. Riel wrote many letters of concern to the government which were completely

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Riel was determined to protect the rights of everyone in the settlement. When the Canadian Party was armed and prepared to attack, he imprisoned them by force. The belligerent Thomas Scott was executed by a majority vote. Then Riel decided to negotiate with the Canadian government, which at first refused to recognize him. Undaunted, the provisional government drafted a proposal for the creation of the province of Manitoba. Unfortunately, the leader of the Canadian Party escaped and reached Ottawa first, spreading prejudicial news of the execution and creating outrage. The delegates from Red River had a hard time getting recognition from Macdonald's government, but eventually their case was heard and agreed upon. The Manitoba Act was created granting land rights, as well as making two official languages and education systems. Overall, the Red River Rebellion was a success, but they could've used more peaceful means when dealing with the Canadian Party, especially since they didn't act beforehand. The Red River Rebellion did not end all of the Metis problems though.

“I am more convinced everyday that without a single exception I did right. And I have always believed that, as I have acted honestly, the time will come when the people of Canada will see and acknowledge it.”- Louis Riel. We believe that Louis Riel is innocent of treason. Also, 92% of the class believes that Louis Riel is innocent. Mr.Riel is an ambitious, daring, well educated, political leader, who is a proud leader of the Metis. First, he was protecting the Metis rights. Secondly, he was threatened by racism and the Canadian Party. Finally, he negotiated with the Canadian government to create Manitoba. As you see, Louis Riel is innocent of treason.

Another thing that Louis Riel did in order to help the Métis was lead the Red River Rebellion of 1869. Leading this rebellion against the government was one of the very few things which caused Louis Riel to be seen as a villain. However, Riel’s purpose was only to stand up for his people, not to go against the government. An event that led up to this rebellion was when William McDougall (appointed Lieutenant-governor of Northwest Territories) ordered a survey of the Red River Settlement on September 1869. Riel declared that the land survey was a threat to his people. So in October, the Métis, led by Riel, managed to halt the Canadian surveyors and prevent them from entering Red River. Afterward, Riel helped set up Le Comité National des Métis (Métis National Committee) prior to the rebellion. In early November, Riel led an armed revolt and seized Fort Garry, which was the headquarters of the Hudson’s Bay Company. When William McDougall arrived at the fort, he found it blocked by

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Canadian government considered Louis Riel as an outlaw, he mounted rebellion in Red River Colony and occupied Fort Garry illegally. Also, Canadian government intended to avenge to Louis Riel for the crime that he executed Thomas Scott, an Irish Protestant politician.[2][9] At last, Canadian government captured and executed Louis Riel for high treason since his role of commander of 1885 resistance to Canada encroachment on Métis land.[8] Why did Louis Riel captured and executed Thomas Scott?

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