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he fought for the freedom of the Metis.
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Riel did little to nothing good for Canada. He exposed the myth that the North and West lands Canada bought and colonised were empty of people. He also showed that Canada was just as capable of the violence of the British Empire when they sent troops into what is today Western Canada and used force and massive Immigration to advance their colonisation cause.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 12y agoThe metis' rights, language and culture, because he grew up and was a part of their religion
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∙ 11y agoBecause they were his people, he fought for their language and territory and freedom. His father was the former leader of the metis so louis took over.
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∙ 14y agoLouis Riel is important to Canada because he was the founder of Manitoba.
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∙ 13y agoWell,Louis Riel was the founder of MAnitoba.
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∙ 10y agobecause he wanted to be a leader of canada too
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∙ 12y agoManitoba Act? Go read a text book.
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Did Louis riel want to change they days of the week?
Yes. When founding the province of Manitoba, Louis Riel wanted to change the Sabbath Day from Sunday to Saturday. He also wanted to change the names of weekdays to religious words/names.
Why was Louis Riel remered?
Louis Riel is remembered for the Manitoba Act .
What province did Louis Riel form?
why did Louis Riel form Manitoba
Has Canada's Parliament ever consider desinging an official Louis riel day?
Manitoba has a Louis Riel Day. There have been a couple to attempts to establish a national Louis Riel Day, but each attempt has been tabled. The last attempt was around 1997. Eventually people will stop squabbling about this and he will be given proper recognition.
Why was louis riel cosidered a criminal?
He resisted the colonisation of his land by Canada. That cannot be allowed by any mother country.
What did people think of Louis Riel?
Among the Métis, and in Québec, Louis Riel was a hero. In English Canada, especially among Orangemen, Riel was the Devil personified.
What happen in 1885 in Canada?
the northwest Rebellion with Louis Riel
What Louis riel did?
Louis stood up to a colonizing Canada and swung at the end of rope for it.
Who wanted to kill louis riel?
Canada, but Thomas Scott make it clear that he wanted to kill Riel personally.
What did Louis Riel do to be executed in 1885?
Louis Riel Murdered Thomas Scott. ======================== Louis Riel did not murder Thomas Scott. In fact, Riel did not kill anyone. Louis Riel was convicted of treason and was hanged in Regina, Northwest Territories, on November 16, 1885. (Regina is now the capital of the Province of Saskatchewan.) Riel is the only person in Canada's history to have been executed for the crime of treason.
Who were significant leaders in Canada?
William Lyon Mackenzie and Louis Riel.
Where does statue of Louis riel located?
The statue of Louis Riel is located at the grounds of the Manitoba Legislative Building in Winnipeg, Canada. It was unveiled in 1996 to honor Riel's contributions to both the Métis people and the province of Manitoba.
Where did Louis riel live?
Louis Riel lived in Canada, particularly in the Red River Settlement in present-day Manitoba. He was a political leader and founder of the province of Manitoba. Riel played a significant role in the resistance of the Métis people against the Canadian government.
What was Louis Riel daughter name?
Louis Riel's daughter's name was Jean-Louis Riel.
When is Louis Riel Day in Manitoba Canada?
It is celebrated on the third Monday in February.
Who was responsible for Louis Riel's capture?
Riel, hoping that the anger of Canada might be focused on him and not his people, turned himself in. ("Louis Riel". Asfar, Dan and Tim Chodan. 2003. Lone Pine. Edmonton. Page 214)
Who was the judge that declared Louis riel guilty?
The judge who declared Louis Riel guilty was Justice Hugh Richardson. Riel was found guilty of high treason in 1885 for his role in leading the North-West Rebellion in Canada.
