Problem: Historians are divided on their evaluation of Louis Riel's contribution to Canadian history. Support each of the statements below with as much historical evidence as you can find from the suggested research sites or from other sources you find on your own. You are welcome to take expressive liberties in how you present your responses (either one by one or as a larger encompassing piece), but be sure each of these is reflected and commented on in a fuller way.

Required:

1. Louis Riel was a lunatic. (Support this statement with as many solid historical details as you can find. Minimum 150 words)

2. Louis Riel was a traitor. (Support this statement with as many solid historical details as you can find. Minimum 150 words)

3. Louis Riel was a hero. (Support this statement with as many solid historical details as you can find. Minimum 150 words)

4. Louis Riel was a prophet. (Support this statement with as many solid historical details as you can find. Minimum 150 words)

5. Your response. Louis Riel was _____________. (You must now make your own choice and justify your own opinion with solid historical detail. no minium)

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Use your Lecture Notes and Resources from Lesson 11 and Lesson 12 to complete this unit assignment. There are numerous links with helpful information at those locations.