Why Was Louis Riel Wrong

Louis Riel, the leader of the Métis people and the father of Manitoba, passed away peacefully on November, 16, 1885. Earlier this year, on July 6th, Riel was charged with treason, and placed on trial. Later, he was found guilty by a jury of six English protestants. Riel was executed earlier this week on public gallows. His execution took place in Regina. His body now remains in Saint-Boniface.

Louis Riel was born on October, 22, 1944 in Saint-Boniface. Louis Riel’s father was a political leader, and many believe that his actions affected Louis Riel’s decision to stand up for Métis rights. Riel was recognized as a brilliant student, and therefore he left Red River, Manitoba at a young age to study in Quebec under a scholarship for priesthood.

Soon after, Riel became engaged to Marie-Julie Guernon, but because of racial segregation, Guernon’s parents disapproved of this lifestyle. This caused an end to the relationship with Riel moving back to Red River.
The Hudson’s Bay Company(HBC) sold Rupert’s Land to the Dominion Of Canada in March 1869, and this action angered the Métis people, who had created the Métis National committee, led by Louis Riel. This committee protected the Métis rights by ceasing land surveys, forbidding protestants from entering the Red River area, and later confiscating Upper Fort Garry.
Louis Riel’s father was deceased in 1864, however Riel is survived by his Mother named Julie (Lagimodière) Riel and his siblings named Sara Riel, Eulalie Riel, Marguerite Riel, Joseph Riel, Henriette Riel, Marie Riel, Charles Riel, Philomène Riel, Alexandre Riel, Octavie Riel, and Elie Riel. Louis Riel was also a loving husband to Marguerite Monet and father to Marie-Angélique Riel and Jean-Louis Riel.
Louis Riel’s death has brought up many concerns within the past few days. Many believe his execution was unjust. Louis Riel