Louis Riel

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

The Métis/ Riel rebellion is one that echoes in Canadian history. It is the cause for much distress on both the rebel and the side of the government of Canada. This tail includes different rebellions which intertwine together; the Red River Rebellion, and the North West Rebellion. The Red River rebellion itself dates back to 1869 and ended in 1870, while the North West Rebellion occurred in 1885; which was a quick and deadly revolution (New, 2002:826). The lead up to these historic event date back

historians blamed the North West of 1885 on Louis Riel; Introduced as a rebel leader, a madman and uncontrolled behaviour. The rebellion of 1885 was more than a metis uprising incited by one man. It was a resistance by the people of the North West as a whole, and in this respect the first of a series of western protest movements against central Canada in general and the federal government in particular. 1 In contrast, French-Canadian Historians saw Riel as a misguided leader acting of concern

Confilcting Ideas of the Past in Canada He has been called a prophet, a traitor, a martyr, a visionary and a madman, but whatever one thinks of him, Louis Riel, remains one of the most controversial figures in Canadian history. Does this man who has continued to haunt Canadian history for more than a century after his execution, deserve all of those descriptions? After reading three different interpretations of the rebellions, it is still difficult to decide which is closer to the truth.

interested in capturing Louis Riel? 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

In My Essay, I will talk about the views of Federal Politicians, businessmen, settlers, Chinese labourers and First Nations People on the building of the Canadian Pacific Railway. Politicians weren’t the only factors that created Canada today. Could you believe that a large hunk of metal and wood, spanning around Canada, was one of the most important factors that led to our Canada? This large hunk of metal and wood is the Canadian Pacific Railway, commonly referred to as the CPR. Many

I am born 1835 and am a physician and a superintendent from the Toronto Lunatic Asylum. I have had 10 years of the treatment of the insane. When I had encountered Riel, he imagined that he would go to Saskatchewan and he would gather such a big force so that he would become the monarch of Saskatchewan. I think that no sane man would think of such things. He had travelled between Ottawa and The United States as well as knowing the powers of Britain. For him to think that he would be able to train

and his beliefs and I don't think there is anything wrong in that. He was also a victim of prevailing prejudice of his time. Reil also fought against Americans and helped bring, what has to be later called Manitoba into Confederation with Canada. Louis Riel was definitely brave and not afraid to die because when everyone was against him for who is supporting and standing with, he still didn't leave his people metis side.Lois Reil also toked many decisions and stand which made him seen as a villain

Louis Riel: Guilty or Not Guilty? Louis Riel: Some define him as a hero, others define him as a traitor. Louis Riel was convicted of several treasonous acts. He was offered to plead insanity but refused to. Louis Riel was deemed guilty. This led to Louis Riel being hanged November 16, 1885. I believe Louis Riel was in fact guilty. Louis Riel organized the death of a man named Thomas Scott and also organized a rebellion that caused many people to lose their lives. Although Louis Riel did not physically

Louis Riel Louis Riel was a strong and devoted political leader. He was someone who cared greatly for his people, the Metis. He was very persistent in every one of his opinions. He was extremely single-minded and pertinacious which compelled many people to claim that he was insane. He was well-educated but disliked among the British because he of his racial background. Louis Riel was both a hero and a traitor. To the Metis people he was seen as an honorable hero because he protected his people