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i came here for this to be answered. he wanted to help give the Metis people rights, as opposed to the Canadian Government.
In preparation for the Estates General, Louis XVI had the three estates compile cahiers that stated their grievances against the government. There was also the formation of the National Assembly, which in turn started the Tennis Court Oaths.
He rebelled against the Canadian Party (In which John A Macdonald led). Louis Riel originally took over the Red River Territory, which Canada was to buy from the Hudson Bay Company. But the surveyor's were on the land before December 1 (The official transfer date). Riel escaped to the USA and came back later, to help the Metis people because of being treated poorly from Macdonald and the Canadian Party. He was then caught, and hung in Regina, Saskatchewan.
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Louis Riel was found guilty of treason for leading two Métis resistance movements against the Canadian government in the Red River Rebellion of 1869-1870 and the North-West Rebellion of 1885. His actions were viewed as acts of rebellion against the authority of the Canadian government, leading to his conviction for treason.
He led all the metis to protest against the government to get there own rights Louis riel is a important Canadian hero.
He led the two resistance movements against Canadian government and Sir John A. Macdonald.
As with all institutions, it took the Canadian government a very long time to recognize Louis Riel had been wrongly convicted.
Because he fought against Canadian rule.
Louis Riel was a rebel, because he fought for the metis' rights, which meant going against The canadian governement. The government wasn't happy about this, so they called him to court. Riel was declared guilty, and was 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 hanged.
Because he stood up against Canadian rule and created an important part of Western Canadian history.
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.
Louis Riel was found guilty of high treason in 1885 for his role in leading the Métis rebellion against the Canadian government, known as the North-West Rebellion. He was hanged for his actions, which were seen as a challenge to the authority of the Canadian government. Riel is still a polarizing figure in Canadian history, with some viewing him as a freedom fighter and others as a traitor.
Louis Riel was a hero, not a villain.
The most tragic aspect of Louis Riel's life is that he was convicted of treason and was executed by the Canadian government.