Although Macdonald`s leadership was left untouched for a majority of his life as prime minister, controversy struck in 1885 when metis (a Canadian citizen with both European and native Canadian parents) ruler, Louis Riel, was accused of treason for commanding groups of metis m the point of view of the anglophones and francophones, Macdonald’s legacy had been ruined. An American case similar to this is the Salem witch trials. The cause of …show more content…
According to Bartleby’s,”Louis Riel was one of the most controversial figures in Canadian history, and even to this day – more than a century after his execution – he continues to be remembered. Many believed him to be a villain; others saw him as a hero.” The same applies to the Salem witch trials: the apology and innocence of Ann Putnam remains controversial to this day. But all of these figures-Macdonald to Putman-are seen as both heroes and villains but with them, one thing is common: they will be remembered for …show more content…
Geography In the song God Bless America, America is praised for its diverse geography and nature. This may be correct, but Canada also has a unique geography. From lush rainforests to frigid tundras, Canada's geography is amazing. To start our tour of Canada we must explore the southwest area. In the southwestern region of Canada is composed of rainforests. As we slowly move towards the north we notice that Canada is the second largest country in size aside from Russia. British Columbia is home to multiple ski mountains including whistler, Fernie, and Kimberley. Likewise, the USA has Vail, Alta, and Park City. The Inuit live in the coldest region of the Earth: Nunavut. West of Nunavut is another area called the Northwest territories. Next to Alaska is a territory called the Yukon. In a similar way, the USA has territories like American Samoa, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, and theU.S. Virgin Islands. In the USA there are a multitude of canyons and deserts. However, in Canada dryness is a rare