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it depends on your perspective.
if you're on the English side, then Louis riel was a pest.
if you're on the french side, then Louis riel was a great hero who defended their rights.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 13y agoFrom the English Canadian's point of view he was a traitor for killing Thomas Scott.
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Louis Riel did not kill Thomas Scott. Ambroise Lépine did.
Louis Riel was not a traitor. He was loyal to the Crown.
Riel was clearly insane at the time of his trial, and his execution should not have taken place.
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∙ 12y agoIs going against the government of the day a bad thing. Louis Reil fought for the rights of Metis people.
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he had hundreds of innocent people killed for his actions.
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What did Louis Reil do?
he ordered the death of thomas Scott and he told land surveyors to stay away from his friends property
Who is Louis riel?
A great person in Canadian history.
What do you call a person from St Louis?
St. Louisan
Who invented the guillotine and what profession did this person have?
Louis Guillotine. His profession was an inventor.
Was Louis Reil the first premier of Manitoba?
The answer to that question, in principal, is probably YES. But....as he quickly attained the status of a traitor, he did not receive that title. The first premier of Manitoba was Alfred Boyd (http://siamandas.com/time_machine/PAGES/more%20stories/FIRST_LEGISLATURE.htm). Although, in the referenced article, they claim, that while Boyd was the first premier, Adams Archibald performed the role as premier before Boyd.
What day was Louis Reil born?
Louis Riel was born on October 22, 1844.
Why was Louis reil called a coward?
Louis Riel was not typically referred to as a coward; however, some critics accused him of cowardice or indecisiveness for fleeing during the Red River Resistance in 1869. Riel believed that his exit was necessary to ensure the safety of his followers and to continue his fight against the Canadian government's oppressive policies.
When was Louis Reil Hung?
Louis was hung in 1885
Where Louis reil lived?
Manitoba
Where did Louis Reil live?
Lois reil dyed by getting hung and he dyed in Canada
What are facts about Louis Riel?
Louis Reil was famous and lead the metis and founded Manitoba
Why do you celebrate Louis Reil day?
Because he is the father of Manitoba
What college or universtiy did Louis reil go?
Louis Riel went to school in Red River
Should Louis reil be considered the father of confederation?
yup y not?
Has Parliament ever considered making an official Louis reil day?
NO
How old was Louis reil when he died?
Louis Riel was 41 years old when he was executed on November 16, 1885.
What was Louis reil famous for?
If you mean Louis Riel, he was the leader of the Metis in Canada, there are many booksin your library that you can read all about him
