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How did Louis riel became a hero?
Riel is far from a Hero in most of Canada. He fought against Canadian colonisation of the West and for the rights of those who lived in a land Canada considered empty of people for the most part. Those few that Canada acknowledged were thought to be grateful, so grateful that any rule Canada imposed would be accepted with little resistance. It didn't quite work out that way and the history of Riel makes it hard to think otherwise. His role in Canadian history was in many cases portrayed in a very negative way but Riel was French. In the last half of the 20th century the French in Canada dramatically increased their political power and influence in Canadian politics. The story of Riel, standing up to English Canada, was perfect for those wanting to expand French political influence in Canada and inspire nationalism within Quebec. The story of Riel also helps advance the cause of those groups who do not meet the racial purity needed to qualify for an Aboriginal Treaty number and the special status that accompanies it. These multi-generational Canadians want at least some of the special rights afforded to other multi-generational Canadians such as Aboriginals and the French. Riel is very much their hero. Riel would be a hero to many more Canadians except his vision of Canada would see Western Canadians with many more rights, maybe even equal to the rest of Canada. This is something the Canadian model has never had room for. Canada's purchase and acquisition of Western and Northern Canada was for Eastern Canada's benefit and that is, for many, still the case today making Riel a difficult hero for most Canadians.
What event happened that created problems that eventually lead to the resistance?
discuss the roles of key individuals and groups in the Red River rebellion and the impact of the conflict on the development of western canada. what was the significance of the red river resistance and the north-west rebellion for the first nations and metis people?
Section that sided with the north?
West
Who led a resistance movement against the French in West Africa?
Samori Ture
How did Louis Riel almost destroy the Metis community?
This is an interesting question because it is often taught that Riel was responsible for the Western Metis community surviving, with some legal status, the colonisation of what is today Western Canada. The Manitoba Act, creating a 5th province and the first colonial province of Canada, acknowledged that there were inhabitants in the land purchased by Canada. It also promised the Metis well over a million acres of land and gave some cultural rights, mainly religious and educational. This is credited as a response to the many uprisings in Canada's new holding and in particular those in the Red River area. It is always difficult to determine what could have been rather than what was but it could be argued that Riel was not a great friend to the Metis Community of what is today Western Canada. In the more southern areas of North-West Territories the Metis were Catholic, part Indian and French. That was not the case in many parts of the North or deeper in the interior where the Metis were very much more likely to be of Scottish and English descent the result of hundreds of years of HBC presence. Riel did little to advance their cause and those that have since used Riel for various political purposes have often stressed the French and Catholic connection, sometimes in a clear attempt to marginalize other Metis groups even those with deeper roots in the North-West Territories. Metis is a controversial status even today some claim to be "real" Metis because they have some French roots. If your family was Scottish or British Metis you may well interpret Riel's role in your history as a negative one. Even the label "Metis" is of French origin and likely not one that would be chosen by those with English roots. Anther way one could say that Riel almost destroyed the Metis Community was by his creation of a Provisional Government and violent confrontations with Canadians settling in Canada's newly acquired lands. Support for those people already living in Western Canada was high among these early Canadian settlers and one could argue that Riel's actions destroyed any chance of a peaceful and possibly more successful integration into Canada's new colonies. Always hard to say what could have been but the arrival of troops and hardening of feelings did not serve the Metis well in the following years. Of course if Riel had not stood up to the colonisation of Western Canada the Metis of today might have no legal status or recognition at all, maybe not even their own history.
What did Louis Riel start?
Although Louis Riel was a prominent figure in both the Red River Resistance and the North West Rebellion, he did not start either of them.
When did Louis Riel occur?
It is unclear what you meant by the word "occur." Louis Riel was born on October 22, 1844. The Red River Resistance occurred in 1869-70. The North West Rebellion occurred in 1885. Riel was the political leader of both.
Who was involved in the north west rebellion?
Louis Riel, the government, First nations people
Why was Louis Riel get hunged?
In 1885 Louis Riel was the leader of the Metis and first Nations people of western Canada against the Canadian government. After his capture in the North-West Rebellion, he stood trial and was found guilty of treason. He was then hung. From:Nic F.
Who was Louis Riel?
Louis Riel (1844-1885) was best known for being the leader of the Métis, who lived in the Canadian Prairies. He was an advocate for French rights in Canada, and forced the federal government at the time to give his settlement a provincial status, becoming the province of Manitoba. This Red River Rebellion/Resistance ended with the death of Thomas Scott, an Ontarian man that Riel had sentenced to death. He then fled to the United States. Returning to Canada later, Riel led the North-West Rebellion which resulted in his defeat, arrest, and death.
Should Louis Riel have been hanged by the government?
In 1885 Louis Riel was the leader of the Metis and first Nations people of western Canada against the Canadian government. After his capture in the North-West Rebellion, he stood trial and was found guilty of treason. He was then hanged.
What were Louis riel's siblings names?
Louis Riel had ten siblings: three brothers (Charles, Joseph and Alexandre) and seven sisters (Elsie, Philamene, Sara, Marie, Octavie, Eulalie and Henriette).
Was there two leaders in the north west rebellion?
There were several. The two most famous were Gabriel Dumont and Riel.
Who were the leaders of the north west rebellion of 1885?
Dumont, Riel, and Jackson where the main leaders of the NWR of 1885.
Why was Louis riel hung?
In 1885 Louis Riel was the leader of the Metis and first Nations people of western Canada against the Canadian government. After his capture in the North-West Rebellion, he stood trial and was found guilty of treason. He was then hung.
What has the author AI Silver written?
A.I Silver has written: 'The North-West Rebellion' -- subject(s): Riel Rebellion, 1885
Why was Louis riel kicked out of Canada?
First in Keeseville in New York, TO RECOVER FROM HIS asylum days, then to the West of US, St.Peter's in Montana where he married and taught as a school teacher
