He failed to accept Canadian rule. Because he lost and Canada took control he was deemed a rebel rather than revolutionary and killed.
Louis Riel was convicted of treason and sentenced to death.
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.
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Louis Riel was convicted of treason and, despite a recommendation by the jury for mercy, was hanged on November 16, 1885.
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.
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.
Louis Riel has been dead for over 125 years. He was convicted of treason, and was hanged at Regina on November 16, 1885. He is buried in Winnipeg.
Louis Riel was hanged and convicted for treason in 1885 for leading the North-West Rebellion in Canada. The rebellion was against the Canadian government's encroachment on Métis rights and land ownership in the prairies. Riel was seen as a threat to Canadian sovereignty, and his actions were deemed treasonous by the government.
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The trial of Louis Riel took place in Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada in 1885. Riel was charged with high treason for his role in the North-West Rebellion. He was ultimately found guilty and sentenced to death.
Louis Riel was executed for high treason in 1885 following his involvement in leading the North-West Rebellion against the Canadian government. Riel was found guilty of leading an armed insurrection against the government and sentenced to death by hanging.
Louis Riel has written: 'The Queen vs. Louis Riel' -- subject(s): Riel Rebellion, 1885, Trials, litigation, Trials (Treason) 'Louis Riel' 'The collected writings of Louis Riel' -- subject(s): History, Riel Rebellion, 1885 'The Queen v Louis Riel' -- subject(s): Riel Rebellion, 1885 'The Queen vs. Louis Riel, accused and convicted of the crime of high treason' 'The selected poetry of Louis Riel' -- subject(s): Translations into English