He took the full responsibility for the rebellion and his last words dying on his lips were still trying to protect his people.
Although some of his acts may seem unreasonable and rebellious, his goal was always to protect and fight for his
Napoleon Bonaparte was the first emperor of France from 1804 to 1814. He is famous for his efforts to form a connected Europe that France would lead. His career as a military and political leader led to many big accomplishments, but unfortunately he became too greedy over time leading to his exile.…
Norbert Rillieux was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, on March 17, 1806. His mother, Constance Vivant was a freed slave from New Orleans, and his father, Vincent Rillieux, was a inventor and engineer. Vincent invented the steam-operated cotton baling press. Norbert's academic talents were seen at an early age by his father, and was sent to Paris to be educated.…
Louis Riel definitely played a huge role in making Canada into what it is today. He led two major rebellions, The Red River Rebellion and The Northwest Rebellion, both of which he was fighting for Metis rights. Louis Riel was considered a hero. Firstly, a hero is someone who never abandons their people. Even in exile, Riel answered the Metis call of help and returned to Canada to lead his people. This showed that Riel wasn’t cowardly and still had the inner-Metis within him. He suffered a huge loss once before, yet he still helped the Metis. An average man would have given up. Additionally, a hero is someone who seeks peace. Before the Rebellion, Riel sought many peaceful approaches with the government.…
actions, so he organized bands of Métis to confront them. He later formed the Métis national committee to fight for Métis concerns about their land. He then occupied Fort Garry. That is what triggered the Red River Rebellion. Riel wanted to make sure that his people would retain their rights and traditions. In order to do so Riel set up a provisional government. Angered by recent events the Métis drew up a list of rights. Riel later led a party of armed Métis to Shultz home and took members of the Canadian party to Fort Garry. Thomas Scott was executed by a Métis firing squad because he went against the provisional government. Throughout and after this rebellion there were many terrible results. Riel got banished by the Canadian government for five years. The members of the provisional government that Riel set up were granted amnesty. Thomas Scott was executed which made the government see Riel as a felon. Riel was wanted by the government. Riel feared his life so he ran…
Louis Riel was a leader in many different ways. He lead a blockade to stop the lieutenant-governor William McDougall from retrieving the Red River territory from the Metis. The Metis then took control of Fort Garry, which was the major trading post for the Hudson's Bay Company. Riel could also speak many different languages which was convenient for communication with foreign people for trading purposes and treaties.…
Everyone has different opinions but mine would be that he is a hero. There are many valid reasons why he could not be considered a hero but these reasons in my opinion do not dismiss any of his heroism I have come across.…
He showed how he cared about all different peoples, and established boundaries and rules, so that people were inspected before allowed to enter into our country.…
He cleverly used Spanish / French rivalries on the island to his own ends, and was able to unite the maroons with the slave, mixed-race and some free black population of the island against the French. Cunningly he used the British - in nearby Jamaica against the French, although this did not stop a Royal Naval blockade of all the…
and definitely his great loyalty. A hero is defined as a person who is admired or…
This great man proved that with self-sacrifice and without violence one could get justice for the people. He was an…
Social norms are considered the acceptable behaviour exhibited by a society, different cultures have different social norms. Some norms can be more about religion, formal encounters vs. meeting friends or family or just a dress code for an organization, they’re shaped by cultural beliefs, your ethnic background, and other factors. Some social norms are universal, does not matter what country. An example would be, holding the door for someone, as that is always appreciated by everyone. Some other examples of social norms that are more cultural or country bound is driving on the right side of the road on a two lane highway, for areas like North America.…
Firstly, he had unintentionally caused the storming of the Bastilles, which in turn acted as a spring board for the revolution to turn violent and further develop. His poor leadership and indecisiveness caused him to listen to bad advice, spurring his decision to sending troops to Paris. By sending…
had to get rid of France as fast as he could because in fact Britain…
Helped get an amnesty from Gladstone for some Fenians. Many were concerned about ill treatment (O Donovan Rossa). So he was popular…
guiding the first colonists to a land blessed and chosen by God. He had only little idea that the…