Every story, either fiction or nonfiction has a hero and a villain. In Canadian history, 19th century was critical point in development of Canada that held many great heroes and villains. Among them was Louis Riel. He was consider as a villain because he took a side that wasn’t government and was a leader of two rebellion that changed Canadian government permanently. However, he is not a traitor, but a hero in Canadian society. Riel is known as a founder of the province Manitoba. He has become an icon for various organizations, political parties and cultural groups in Canada. He is also an important figure for many of people and use him as source of motivation in fighting for cultural freedom, pride, and respect in Canada. He led two resistance …show more content…
movement against Canadian government, they are known as “Red River Rebellion” and “North West Rebellion”. Riel led group of rebellion to protect their land, their right and preserve their culture. For Quebecois and French-speaking communities in Canada, they consider Louis Riel as a martyr and a French hero, who protected French culture and language. A hero is a person who stand up for people, his/her action are honorable, is brave and die for a cause. For Louis Riel, he have qualified all, which makes him a hero. When Riel lost, he was put on unfair trial and was sentence to be hanged as high treason. Although Riel’s actions has bought many destruction and upset people, they helped form a responsible government in Manitoba, and without doubt he is a hero for standing up Métis and protecting their right. In 19th was critical period in development of Canada, where they held numerous great heroes and villains.
Louis Riel was one of them, the government viewed him as a villain in the past, but recently he is recognized as one of the most iconic figure in Canadian society. Today, a lot of Canadian see him as icon of Canada, they portray him as a hero, and according to National Post survey 75% of people believe it was unjust for government to hang Riel as a traitor of Canada. Louis Riel is also an important figure in various organisations, political parties, cultural groups and he is a source of motivation that people use to fight against injustice. In early 2004, CBC news did a survey on people to find out the greatest Canadian. Month after month, result slowly came out and Louis Riel was the 11th greatest …show more content…
Canadian. Louis Riel led two rebellions, Red River Rebellion on 1869 to 1870 and North West Rebellion in March 26, 1885 to June 3, 1885. The first rebellion, Red River Rebellion started because people in Red River became afraid of losing their culture and land right under Canadian control. For them, Canadian government were invaders, it is logical for them to take arms and defend themselves. During the Red River Rebellion, Riel and his men did necessary step to ensure safety of their people, including capturing Fort Garry, and executing Thomas Scott. Capturing Fort Garry was necessary because Riel knew how important was to have weapons, ammunitions and supplies. As for Thomas Scott, he was captured along with 49 men. These 50 men were part of group that try to free prisoners from Riel, when prisoners were freed by Riel, Scott and other men still marched, which Riel saw them as a threat, and order his men to capture them without bloodshed. Evidence show, Thomas Scott was ruthless, racist, and stubborn and trouble maker. In comic-strip “Louis Riel” by Chester Brown reveal that Scott have insulted, quarreled to Riel and guards. Scott’s racist insults effected guards’ morale, Riel had no choice, but look out for his men, Scott was put in a trial and was executed by a fire squad. Killing Thomas Scott was also necessary, because after Scott’s death, Canadian Government started to take seriously and became more involve with Riel. The last rebellion, the North-West Rebellion did not start by Louis Riel.
At the time, Riel was living peacefully in Montana, United States as a school teacher with his wife and 2 children. Riel only became involved when his fellow member came to him and ask his help once again. When Prime Minster, John A. McDonald heard Riel was back, and he try to keep him in peace. In Louis Riel (comic), McDonald used Riel and saw resistance as a cause to finish CPR project, he was behind send insulting telegram that angered Riel. In the North-West Rebellion, Riel try to avoid bloodshed as best he could, but it was government and Canadian militia that seek blood. For example, Riel ordering his men to avoid chasing and ambushing Canadian militia. At the end, Riel lost and surrender himself, knowing government will go easier on them. Riel’s trial was judged unfairly, some of the evidence they had on him were not true and the final decision was made by John McDonald, and for his political reason, he approve to hang Riel, rather than seeking
justice. Survey from CBC news showed, Louis Riel is 11th popular Canadian in Canada. Various organizations, political parties, and cultural groups see him as an important figure. He is recognized as a founder of Manitoba and people also see him as “Father of Confederation”. Riel led two rebellion that brought many chaos toward Canadian government, but to Métis, it was a self-defence to protect their land right and preserve culture. During two resistance, it was Canadian militia that treated Métis with cruelty and in fact, Riel avoided bloodshed. Speaking of bloodshed, Riel was hanged. He was sentence to be hanged for high treason and McDonald approved this for his own political reason. Louis Riel is a hero,
Louis Riel, even today, remains one of the most controversial figures in Canadian history. He was a political and spiritual leader of the Métis of the Canadian Prairies who sought to preserve Métis rights and culture as their homelands came progressively under the Canadian influence. The circumstance of his death had lasting political ramifications in Canada and was opposed by many. His trial is arguably one of the most famous in Canadian history, and the question as to whether it was unjust is a topic of debate. Louis Riel
Maurice Richard was the hero of the French Canadian people and his dedication to his game was no different from the dedication to his family and his work and his love for the French Canadian people. He went on to win many awards in hockey and in his personal life that honored him as the role model for all French Canadian.
Canadian history consists of many memorable moments, including many great leaders that helped Canada become what it is today, like the well-known Louis St. Laurent. He was born on Feb. 1st, 1882 in Compton, Quebec, and died on July 25, 1973 in Quebec City (Coucil, 13). Louis St. Laurent was raised in a mixed family, with a French - speaking father, and English - speaking Irish mother, and was fluently bilingual. He studied many years in law, where he graduated from law school, at Laval University in 1914, and had been a successful corporation lawyer (“St-Stephen, St. Laurent”). Laurent entered politics a lot later in his years, as he became older; however he still managed to have a large impact on Canada, and achieved many accomplishments. Louis St. Laurent was an extremely important, and well-respected politician, because he helped resolve the conscription crisis from 1940-1944 (,Pickersgill,14), and prevented the government and cabinet from collapsing, which would have caused the society to fall apart at the time, he was involved in the establishment of the Canada Council, which introduced support for Canadian arts, to help Canada separate from the influence of American culture (Jocelyn), and lastly he welcomed Newfoundland into confederation in 1949 (“Newfoundland History”), which was a large accomplishment because of the failures Many other politicians experienced in trying to do so before.
The years following the Second World War were bleak in regards to Canada's future as a country, with the public and politicians alike set against each other, but soon a Québec man by the name of René Lévesque entered journalism, and then politics, voicing his views for all to hear, with great success and vigour. Though obstacles presented themselves often in his life, he changed the views of Québec, Canada and the world as a whole. René Lévesque was a passionate and charismatic politician who greatly contributed to post-war Québec and even today through his beliefs in separatism, founding the Parti Québecois and passing Bill 101.
“Just watch me.”Joseph Philippe Pierre Yves Elliott Trudeau said in 1970. He meant it as he fought to keep Quebec a part of Canada. Not only did he do that, he managed to be prime minister for 16 years, as well as being Canada’s youngest leader at the time. He brought greater civil rights to Canadians, Quebec citizens mainly. His charismatic personality matched his innovative ideas, that enhanced Canada for the better. For his entire political career, not only did Canada watch him, the whole world watched him change the country for the better. He made a radical change to Canada by championing the idea of officially implementing bilingualism. Trudeau was a trailblazer from the moment he was elected.
Others like the British had thought of him mostly as a traitor, because they were not able to understand that Louis Riel had just needed the Canadian government to treat his people fairly, and that he was willing to do everything for his people. Instead, the government thought that he was violent and evil, so a threat to them. Most people who had seen him as a traitor had realized that he did everything for his people.after his death. My first reason for saying that Louis Riel was a hero is that he was the founder of Manitoba. Which is why he said things like "I know that through the grace of God I am the founder of Manitoba" or “And the province of Manitoba”.
Robert Ross’ whole life he grew up in a household where they did what was expected of them, rather than what was right. The type of people that Findley place in Robert’s life is what molds him into the type of character he becomes. Timothy Findley manipulates what a hero is supposed to be, by making Robert Ross a distorted kind of hero. Robert Ross exemplifies anti-heroism throughout the text because of his need to be a savior but inability to do so, his morals and his connection with animals.
In Canadian history there are many famous people. In my mind one really stands out among the rest. His name is Terry Fox and he is one of the greatest athlete to run on the face of this planet. Terry discovered he had cancer and then decided to run across Canada. He was a brave man who would take what the world through at him. Running across Canada was his way to show the world that he was not going out with out a fight.
The controversy surrounding the trial and execution of Louis Riel has been debated throughout Canadian history with the French-speaking Canadians firmly planted against the English. Today, the government has recognized Riel as the legitimate leader of the Métis people. He is now regarded as a hero for representing the Métis.
Pierre Trudeau is the greatest Canadian of the twentieth century due to the fact that he declared Canada’s independence from Great Britain, he abolished the death penalty, and he created the Official Languages Act, making our nation entirely bilingual.
	Pierre Trudeau will certainly not be forgotten, even after his death. In my opinion he accomplished a lot for Canada but I disliked his crazy ways of politics, to me the way he does things don’t make much sense. Unlike other politicians Pierre Trudeau, had four central themes: the freedom of the individual; the political equality of all individuals; the superiority of rationality; and democracy as the best form of government. What is interesting about these principles is that at various points in his writing Trudeau's value for each one of them compromises and even contradicts his value for one or more of the others. In this way, irony becomes a part of Trudeau's liberalism.
William Lyon Mackenzie King was one of the greatest prime ministers in Canada, although he did not give a fascinating speech or had an exciting image and supported few radical policies . King’s opinions were very strong and would not be changed no matter what. No one could influence King and this was shown through his leadership during the Great Depression and the election in 1930.
To sum up, Louis Riel was without doubt, a hero. In spite of the mistakes he made, and things he did that might have upset the Canadian government, all of his actions have contributed to Canada’s growth as a nation. He was one of the most important figures in Canadian history, and indeed a true Canadian hero.
Louis Riel was a hero and a representative for the Metis people. His ultimate goals was to protect his people and try to obtain the same rights for his Metis people, which were given to the White English in Canada. He represented those who could not represent themselves. . Louis Riel and the Metis people demanded equal rights for each person, but time after time, the government refused to provide them with these rights. After the Rebellion Louis Riel was elected by Manitoba in the House of Commons. Riel went to Ottawa in an attempt to take his seat, but was not allowed because he was threatened that if he was near the house of commons he would be shot by many, I believe that this was the governments fault. The government had the ability to stop the threats, but chose
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