"CLARKE'S CROSSING, Northwest Territory, May 16.--Riel was captured at noon yesterday near Batoche, having been found in the road unarmed a little south of Batoche in company with three men."
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The fighting was over by the time they got around to hanging Riel. He was captured at the Battle of Batoche.
Louis Riel was executed on November 16, 1885.
Louis Riel didnt fight metis people, he was a metis, he was fighting FOR the metis
because he was a traitor
During the North-West Rebellion of 1885, Louis Riel emerged as a leader for the Métis people, advocating for their rights and land claims in the face of encroaching Canadian settlement. He established a provisional government in Saskatchewan and sought to negotiate with the Canadian government for Métis rights. Riel's leadership led to a series of confrontations, including the Battle of Batoche, ultimately resulting in the defeat of his forces. Following the rebellion, Riel was captured, tried for treason, and executed, becoming a controversial figure in Canadian history.
The fighting was over by the time they got around to hanging Riel. He was captured at the Battle of Batoche.
Louis Riel's daughter's name was Jean-Louis Riel.
After the North-West Rebellion of 1885, Louis Riel was captured and convicted of high treason by the Canadian government. He was sentenced to death and was hanged on November 16, 1885. Riel is considered a controversial figure in Canadian history and is celebrated by some as a defender of Métis rights.
Louis Riel's father. a well-respected leader in the Métis community, was also named Louis Riel.
Louis Riel is remembered for the Manitoba Act .
Louis Riel had three children.
Louis Riel did not "come to Alberta."
why did Louis Riel form Manitoba
Louis Riel was executed on November 16, 1885.
Louis Riel was convicted of treason and sentenced to death.
Louis Riel was a very knid hearted person.
Louis Riel was born on October 22, 1844.