answersLogoWhite

0

Louis riel was a traitor because:

1. He executed Thomas Scott

2. he fled to the USA when the Metis needed him most

3. he rebelled against the government illegally.

4. he betrayed his country after the rebellion failed.

5. he almost destroyed the Metis community

6. he went crazy - with religion and the Metis community.

7. he expected that everyone would listen to him.

Those are some reasons Louis Riel was a traitor.

User Avatar

Wiki User

13y ago

What else can I help you with?

Related Questions

Why was Louis riel a madman?

because he was a traitor


Was Louis reil a good person?

it depends on your perspective. if you're on the English side, then Louis riel was a pest. if you're on the french side, then Louis riel was a great hero who defended their rights.


What was Louis Riel daughter name?

Louis Riel's daughter's name was Jean-Louis Riel.


Why was Louis riel a tratior?

Although Louis Riel was convicted of High Treason, in the opinion of many Canadians he was definitely not a traitor. He led a movement attempting to assert the rights of the people of mixed European and aboriginal descent in what is now the province of Manitoba against the incursions of the Canadian government. This resulted in some battles with Canadian military and police personnel, and some deaths. However, it cannot be clearly stated that Riel's actions were unjustifiable, making him a traitor.


Who is Louis riel's dad?

Louis Riel's father. a well-respected leader in the Métis community, was also named Louis Riel.


Was Louis Riel a hero or a traitor?

I think that Louis Riel was both a hero and a traitor becuase to some people he was a hero but for others he was a triator .__________________Riel is both a hero and a traitor.To Canada Riel is a traitor, a criminal, a murderous villain. Riel stood up for the rights of those who lived in and had rightful claim to, lands Canada bought from the Hudson Bay Company. Lands Canada wanted everyone to think of as empty of people.To many in the lands colonised by Canada Riel is a hero for standing up against Canada, standing up for the rights of the little guy against a violent colonizer.To many in Quebec he is a hero because he was French and stood up to an English Canada, an Ontario Canada.


Why was Louis Riel remered?

Louis Riel is remembered for the Manitoba Act .


How many children did Louis riel have?

Louis Riel had three children.


Why did Louis Riel come to Alberta?

Louis Riel did not "come to Alberta."


What province did Louis Riel form?

why did Louis Riel form Manitoba


What are the reasons Louis Reil was convicted of treason?

Louis Riel was convicted of treason due to his involvement in leading two Métis uprisings against the Canadian government in 1869-1870 and 1885. He was seen as a threat to the authority of the government and was viewed as a traitor for his role in these rebellions. Riel's actions were seen as a challenge to Canadian sovereignty and he was ultimately tried and convicted of treason.


When was Louis Riel executed?

Louis Riel was executed on November 16, 1885.