Riel

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.

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

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

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 for

Riel was indeed guilty of treason since it was known by many that most of his actions involved defying the country, therefore it is easy to argue that he betrayed his country. By conspiring against the government, he convened with other groups to go along with his plans. Not only was Riel able to persuade the people, he was also able to take charge in action. Riel received the punishment that should not had been something as drastic as death by hanging, because it is arguable that Riel committed

Louis Riel : A villain Louis Riel: Hero or villain, many would disagree on the matter even centuries later to come! Riel was obviously a traitor against John.A.macdonald and his country because of many reasons! The infamous Louis riel stood in the way of the national policy (led by SJAM). He also responded with violence against our government on more than one occasion, the man never seemed to be happy with the government despite its efforts! In conclusion Louis Riel was a traitor guilty of treason

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

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

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 like

In Chester Brown’s “Louis Riel: A Comic-Strip Biography” and in Sarah Ovcjak’s “The Facebook Profile of Louis Riel,” the authors attempt to criticize historical representations by presenting the history of Louis Riel in conflicting lights. Both authors allow Louis Riel to have a voice in their respective works; however, Ovcjak’s Facebook profile allows Riel’s character to speak in the first person perspective narrating his own life, while the story within Brown’s graphic novel unfolds through a third