An Essay On Louis Riel

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Louis Riel played a big role in Canada and was fighting for the rights of Metis. He was captured and executed by Canadian authorities in November 16, 1885 in Regina. Louis Riel did not receive a fair trial due that he was fighting for the rights of the Metis and people. It was inappropriate to accuse Riel as a traitor. He tried to defend the traditional right of Metis and equal people and dedicated his life to help others like Metis, Native Indians and Western settlers. He gained a lot of respect and was a good leader. Riel was a person who stepped up and was not afraid to tell the government what they needed. He tried to succeed through peaceful methods and bring change into the Canadian government. However, he did not want to take over Canada or start a revolution against Quebec. The Canadian government did not see this and went against him and charged him as a traitor. At this point, English speaking men were against Riel’s beliefs. When Louis Riel tried to get Metis rights and make them equal but the English people did not want to this change and thought that this was obligating treason. Treason expresses someone that is overthrowing the government in power. Many thoughts came up upon the government whether to hang Louis Riel or not. Quebec was concerned that if Riel would be hanged, they would upset the Conservative Party and if they kept him alive, Ontario would be enraged. Many members of the Canadian government believed that Riel was an insane and not responsible but he did not refuse to give up. His plan was equal everyone out and to devise of Canada with many races, such as Catholic and Protestant. Many people respected him and were confident in him. Louis Riel was not a traitor in Canada and did not receive a fair tria...

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...ays in a prison cell in Regina. Louis Riel was hanged in Regina on 16 November, 1885. His execution caused great reaction and was widely opposed in Quebec and had lasting political consequences.
Louis Riel shaped the modern Canadian society and impacted many races such as beliefs. His actions support for the Metis people, courageous for standing out for his beliefs and for others, his death and actions will not be forgotten. Thanks to Louis Riel, Canada has the province of Manitoba which has two official languages, the Metis been recognized, and many schools like Catholic and Protestant separated, his plan to make everyone equal everyone out and to devise of Canada with many races was successful. Louis Riel did not receive a fair trial due to his actions. Today Riel is seen a loyalist who stood up for others and represented those who could not represent themselves.

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