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Why was Thomas Scott arrested?
Thomas Scott was arrested and executed in 1870 in Canada for his involvement in the Red River Rebellion. He was seen as a threat by Louis Riel and the Métis, who were fighting for their rights and land. Scott's harsh treatment of the Métis and his refusal to cooperate led to his arrest and subsequent death.
Why was Louis Reil hanged if he didn't kill Thomas Scott?
Louis Riel was charged with and convicted of the crime of high treason as a result of his involvement in the 1885 Northwest Rebellion. Thomas Scott was executed during the Red River Resistance of 1869-1870.
Louis Riel will be found innocent or guilty?
Louis Riel is was a Métis leader who stands for his people through thick and thin. He was put in trial due to the killing of Thomas Scott his involvement in the Northwest Rebellion of 1885. In 1870 Thomas Scott tried to lead a rebellion against provisional government. Riel as a leader did all he could to save his land, therefore Thomas Scott got put in jail for what he tried to do. And he was sentenced to death for treason by a firing squad. Some reasons for Thomas Scott's execution are: he taunted guards, he said he would kill Louise rein Louis Riel the moment he was set free and he assaulted one of the guards Lois riel Louis Riel is a hero because he was the reason Canada has Manitoba and Saskatchewan by its side. He stood up for the native rights and defended the Métis; he led both red river rebellion and the northwest rebellion against the Canadian government and sir John A MacDonald, demonstrated the skills of the Canadian pacific railway [???], and wrote the list of rights, he was elected to the house of commons three times ( is a component of the Parliament of Canada).he has been a leader of resistance movement by the Métis and first nations peoples against the Canadian government. Louis Riel was tried for treason and was found guilty, despite the fact that there was strong evidence that Riel was insane. The jury found him guilty of treason, but made a strong recommendation for clemency, which was ignored by the judge. Louis Riel was executed by hanging on November 16, 1885. He is the only person in Canada's history to have been executed for treason. His grave is in downtown Winnipeg.
What is a sentence for kill?
First, kill all the lawyers. Do not kill innocent animals.
Shootig a scotsman in the back with a bow and arrow in york England folk law?
it is illegal to kill people.... in most places; it is illegal to kill a scotsman within the city walls of York, but not if he's carrying a bow and arrow : It is also legal to kill Welshmen in Chester (at 2am, with a bow)
What impact did Thomas Scott have on Louis Riel?
Thomas Scott threatened to kill Louis Riel, which led Thomas to be killed.
Who did Louis riel kill?
Thomas Scott. =============== Wrong. Riel did not kill Thomas Scott. Ambroise Lépine was the man who killed Thomas Scott on March 4, 1870. Riel did not kill anybody.
Who wanted to kill louis riel?
Canada, but Thomas Scott make it clear that he wanted to kill Riel personally.
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.
When Louis Riel killed Scott?
NOTE: Louis Riel did not personally kill Thomas Scott. Scott was executed by firing squad.Thomas Scott was in jail because he was captured while leading an armed force with the intention of overthrowing Riel's government. He was killed because he was the most violent prisoner there and he made death threats to Louis Riel, he escaped and said he would return and kill Louis Riel so Riel killed him because he was afraid that if he didn't Thomas Scott would kill him. While Riel did not reach out and shoot Scott himself he did order it and the reason certainly includes fear. It also includes authority. Riel was a leader selected by some of those who lived in the area to be part of the government representing the citizens.Those who did not recognize that government's authority were threats to the government and people. One of the best ways to assert a government's authority is to use force, to kill people, a right governments had automatically in those days.That Riel had the backing of most of the people in Manitoba was proven when, after Manitoba was made a province, he was elected as an MP even though he was in exile.
Why was Thomas Scott arrested?
Thomas Scott was arrested and executed in 1870 in Canada for his involvement in the Red River Rebellion. He was seen as a threat by Louis Riel and the Métis, who were fighting for their rights and land. Scott's harsh treatment of the Métis and his refusal to cooperate led to his arrest and subsequent death.
Why was Louis Riel a bad guy?
Because of his political leadership of the Métis during the Northwest Rebellion in 1885, Louis Riel was tried and convicted of having committed an act of treason, for which he was hanged.
Was Louis reil a good person?
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.
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.
Who killed Thomas Scott?
Louis Reil ========= No! Louis Riel did not kill anybody! Ambroise Lépine presided over the trial of Thomas Scott. Scott, the most vocal opponent of Riel's provisional government, was executed on March 5, 1870. Lépine was found guilty of aiding in the murder of Scott. On October 10, 1874, Lépine was sentenced to be hanged on January 29, 1875. Later, his sentence was commuted to two years in prison.
Why was Thomas Scott killed?
Because he opposed Metis leader Louis Riel by calling all the metis a bunch of cowards and other insults. He threatened Riel to escape his prison and personally kill him. Then, riel tried him adn passsed and Scott was within 24 hours in front of a firing squad which then killed him.
Why was Louis Reil hanged if he didn't kill Thomas Scott?
Louis Riel was charged with and convicted of the crime of high treason as a result of his involvement in the 1885 Northwest Rebellion. Thomas Scott was executed during the Red River Resistance of 1869-1870.
