"(The Great Possibility: Louis Riel and the Métis) And he did. This is what made Louis Riel become a hero of then and now. Louis Riel brought about an abundance of change from major accomplishments like the Manitoba Act of 1870 and the Northwest Rebellion to smaller accomplishments such as the completion of the railroad and the formation of the Northwest Mounted Police.
In 1870, Louis Riel organized and accomplished the passing of the Manitoba Act to protect the rights, freedom, and religion of his Métis culture. At first Louis Riel had tried to proceed with his demands peacefully by using his education he received from his years in the monastery and in politics to use the logic of the government to manipulate them into processing the claims of the Métis to give them the right to the land that they had occupied for the last many years. When the government wouldn't listen to his peaceful implementations of Métis rights Louis Riel organized a rebellion that took over Fort Garry from the control of the Canadian government. His attempts at influencing the government peacefully turned sour after a group of English speaking Protestants assaulted the provisional government that Louis Riel had set up at Fort Garry. Louis Riel's followers captured Thomas Scott, one of the Protestants that had attacked the Riel government. Thomas Scott received a very lengthy trial after which he was sentenced to death and sent before a firing squad. By executing Thomas Scott, Louis Riel made an example of the English Protestants who were against the development of the Métis culture and showed the fact that he was not kidding around when he wanted to create the guarantee that the rights of the Métis would be maintained. After the execution of Thomas Scott it did not take long for John A. Macdonald to pass the Manitoba Act which created a new province for the Métis to live within and maintain their beliefs and customs without interference.
Louis Riel, Canada's most famous rebel hero, was an intriguing person of vital importance in the Rebellions of the 1800's. Louis Riel was born October 22 1844 in present day Winnipeg and was hung as a traitor on November 16 1885. ... Louis Riel was branded a traitor to Canada, but he truly wasn't a traitor. ... By building this brocade Louis got called forth by the Council of Assiniboia ...
Louis Riel was born in Winnipeg on October 22, 1844. ... The leader that would help them achieve this would be Louis Riel. ... Louis Riel would then set up another provisional government in March of 1885. ... Louis Riel surrendered and was charged with treason. ... Louis Riel was branded a traitor to Canada, but he was no traitor. ...
The story should be written down to pass on," stated Louis Riel. ... Therefore, they set up a provisional government and made Louis Riel president. ... That was the end of powerful, heroic Louis Riel (The Canadian Encyclopedia). ... Looking back on this, Louis Riel was a hero to the Metis, to Manitoba, and to Canada. ... Louis Riel will always be a historic legacy in Canada, and what he did will not be forgotten....
Nevertheless, Louis Riel was not truly a rebel; only a flawed man who made many faults in his life. ... Louis Riel presented a crucial step in the development of the Métis, the Métis Bill of Rights. ... Louis Riel put the needs of the Métis before his own need for well-being, even while he was captured. ... Louis Riel's creation of the Métis Bill of Rights later formed the basic outline of the Manitoba Act. ... Louis Riel was defamed and degraded by the British Empire only. ...
One of the most controversial figures in Canada's history was Louis Riel. ... Riel was a patriot, and he stood up for his people and his own believes when thoughts of prejudice were against him. ... I believe that Louis Riel was a hero and a good leader his people. ... This is another example of how Riel gave his life to improve the lives of others. ... For example, Riel had commanded Metis to seize Fort Garry and it's military weapons. ...
In l870 and l885 Louis Riel raised and led a rebellion against the established government so he could be considered a rebel. ... Up to this point there can be admiration for Riel. ... Riel did not. ... In the years that followed Riel was hospitalized twice in a mental asylum in l874 .He heard voices, thought his name was "Louis David Riel- and felt he was on some sort of mission. ... A patriot loves and defends his country, Riel was motivated by self-gain and power. ...
Louis, the first child of Louis Riel Pere and Julie Lagimodiere, was born October 22, 1844 in St. ... Both were devout Catholics, as Julie had also considered a religious life before marrying Louis Riel. ... On October 11, 1869 proclaiming that the Canadian government had no right to act without permission, sixteen Métis led by Louis Riel stopped a crew of surveyors on the property of Louis, Cousin André Nault. ... Louis Riel was the head of the provisional government and was suppose to store and maintain peace in Red River. ... Louis made up his mind quickly. ...
Louis Riel has been called many things such as a prophet, scoundrel, and saint or visionary. ... Louis Riel had condemned the Metis. ... Louis Riel (with proven evidence,) had anger problems. ... All of these examples prove that Louis Riel was undeniably, a mad man. ... Louis Riel has come far from the image of a prophet, saint, or madman, and has changed history all together. ...
By october 1869 dissent was so great amoung the population of red river that a group of metis under the leadership of louis riel refused to allow canadien delegation to enter the territory.William McDougall had been sent by the canadien government to assume the Lieutenant Givernor following the formal tranfer of canadien control. From there the rebellion begun.On December 8, 1869, the metis formed a provisional govervnment and louis riel issued the Declaration of the people of ruperts land in the northwest.In march, 1870, he made a fatal error. In responce to ressitance against him, Riel put ...
