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Louis Riel Louis Riel should not have been hung because he represented those who couldn’t represent themselves. Louis Riel was disappointed with the way the Métis were, so he took it upon himself to represent the Métis and their rights. Even though the actions that followed, such as keeping the new governor out the colony, were illegal and very wrong. Riel risked it for the rights of the Métis. As for …

…person lead 700 people into a rebellion unless they were all insane?” Louis was a truthful man and would not plead insanity because he was considerate as well. Riel believed he had an unfair jury, as the jury consisted of six English-speaking settlers. Riel’’s arguments were not listened to and he died an innocent man. Not guilty of killing many people, treason, forming a provisional government, and standing up for the right of the natives.