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Why did John A MacDonald hang Louis Riel?
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.
What did Thomas Scott do to make Louis Riel kill him?
Louis Riel did not kill Thomas Scott. --------------------------------- Riel's government had Scott tried for defying the governments authority. Five of the seven members of the court, lead by Lieutenant A. Lapine, voted for the execution. Another government, from far away, representing other people, acted on their authority and traveled to the West and killed Riel. It was that government that gave us the narrative that Riel killed Scott. The reasons for Scotts execution, as for Riel's are many. Scott was violent and challenging the validity of the government selected by local people. He was also threatening life's and had already escaped and make it clear that should he be released or escape again he would kill many people, particularly Catholic people no doubt. Fear was part of the reason, and it was important that people respect the legitimate government of the people.
Why was Louis Riel excuted?
Louis Riel was convicted of treason and sentenced to death.
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.
What rights did Louis riel fight for?
Louis Riel fought for the Metis rights
Why did Riel's execution pose a political dilemma for Macdonald's government?
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Who were Louis Riel's enemies?
John a macdonald
What was Louis Riel's weakness?
john a macdonald beat him at everything
How did riel situation create problems for sir john a MacDonald?
The main way he did so was in asserting Métis rights against the unlawful incursions of Canadians. As a francophone Catholic who gained considerable sympathy in Québec and disdain in Orange Ontario when he was executed for the death of Scott he also widened the existing rift between francophone and anglophone Canadians. MacDonald recognised this as a dilemma when he had to decide whether to allow the execution.
Who was the first PM who was not a friend of Louis Riel?
Sir John. A. Macdonald
What actors and actresses appeared in Louis Riel - 1969?
The cast of Louis Riel - 1969 includes: Patricia Rideout as Julie Donald Rutherford as John A. Macdonald Bernard Turgeon as Louis Riel
After his execution in what city was Louis Riel buried?
The body of Louis Riel is buried in the churchyard at St. Boniface Cathedral, in Winnipeg, Manitoba.
How did Louis Riel make history during the MacDonald era?
defending the rights of the Metis
After the second Riel Rebellion what problem did John A MacDonald face?
well he wanted a dog to be his best friend :)
Why did John A MacDonald hang Louis Riel?
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.
Why did John A MacDonald fight against Louis riel in the red river rebellion?
He wanted that land for Canada and was prepared to kill for it.
When did Louis Riel flee to the US?
In 1872 on March 2, Prime Minister John A. Macdonald payed Louis Riel to go to the United States. He wanted to reduce tnesion and help avoid conflict between Quebec and Ontario.
