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Louis Riel was a Canadian hero, without Louis Riel many rights would still be denied to metis and aboriginal citizens.
Louis Riel founded the Canadian province of Manitoba. He was a Metis - that is, he was half European half Aboriginal - and he led a resistance on behalf of the rights being denied to Metis in Manitoba. Which led to equality throughout Manitoba, mobility rights for all.
He was convicted of treason and was executed in 1885.
His first attempt in 1870 was a abject failure, and he fled to the USA, to Minnesota, where he woked as a Catholic school teacher.
In 1885, he tried it again, and eventually he was tried and hung as a traitor.
Louis Riel attempted to address these issues in a political manor but was ignored multiple times and using force was the only way to achieve the rights that were being denied to all Metis.
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Who is Louis riel's dad?
Louis Riel's father. a well-respected leader in the Métis community, was also named Louis Riel.
Who was the father of Louis Riel?
Louis Riel's father was also named Louis Riel. He too played a prominent role among the Métis in Red River.
What year was Louis riel born?
Louis Riel was born on October 22, 1844.
Why was Louis Riel chosen to be the chief of the Metis?
Louis Riel was extremely well-educated. He was fluently bilingual. His parents were well-respected. Louis Riel was charismatic, a natural leader.
What did people think of Louis Riel?
Among the Métis, and in Québec, Louis Riel was a hero. In English Canada, especially among Orangemen, Riel was the Devil personified.
