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Canada bought most of the prairies from the HBC and it came with people. Canada told everyone, particularly their own citizens that there were no people on the prairies and the few that were there loved Canada and could not wait for Canadian rule.
The actions of Riel made it impossible to believe that and forced Canada to send troops to assert their authority over their new possession. The colonisation of Western Canada is mythologized by Canada but Riel makes that myth just a bit difficult to accept. It was violent, unfair, and undemocratic.
Canada even used mass Immigration to disenfranchise those who were there and to freeze them out of any significant role in the political process.
Given a choice it is a history Canada would like everyone to forget but Riel makes that impossible.
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Why was Louis Riel remered?
Louis Riel is remembered for the Manitoba Act .
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why did Louis Riel form Manitoba
Who did Louis Riel marry?
Riel Married Marguerite Monet.
When did Louis Riel get married?
Louis Riel was born on October 22, 1844 and died on November 16, 1885. Louis Riel would have been 41 years old at the time of death or 170 years old today.
Where is Louis Riel's body?
Louis Riel is buried in the cemetery of the Cathédrale de Saint-Boniface in Winnipeg, Manitoba.
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Louis Riel's father. a well-respected leader in the Métis community, was also named Louis Riel.
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Louis Riel did not "come to Alberta."
Why was Louis Riel remered?
Louis Riel is remembered for the Manitoba Act .
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When was Louis Riel executed?
Louis Riel was executed on November 16, 1885.
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Louis Riel was born on October 22, 1844.
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Louis Riel was a very knid hearted person.
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Louis Riel was convicted of treason and sentenced to death.
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Louis Riel's father was also named Louis Riel. He too played a prominent role among the Métis in Red River.
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Louis Riel fought for the Metis rights
