patriot who at the Boston Massacre asked if the Americans were asleep‚ waiting to be robbed of their liberty. Yet he has gone down in history as a villain of America‚ a despised traitor instead of the hero he was for both America and England. His name has become known for a traitor’s name. He was America’s first traitor. Despite the criticism that Arnold has received‚ he was‚ in his own eyes and to a few others‚ justified in his traitorous actions. No matter which way historians look at it‚ Benedict
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“In a little while it will be all over. We may fail. But the rights for which we contend will not die.” – Louis Riel‚ May 6‚ 1885 The Métis are often overlooked when discussing the Confederation of Canada. In particular‚ Louis Riel was a critical leader of the Métis that strived to sustain the Métis way of life‚ and eventually led Manitoba into enter Confederation. For this reason‚ Louis Riel should most definitely be remembered as a “Father of Confederation” that strived for peaceful negotiations
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Benedict Arnold: traitor or hero The average kid grows up learning that Benedict Arnold is known as the one of the greatest leaders of all times. He was a well-respected general but yet congress would not acknowledge him for his heroism. Displaying this betray towards the once loved general was shown at freeman’s farm‚ the once place Benedict Arnold fought in the great Saratoga battle. There the famous boot monument stands displaying not only Arnold’s heroism but treason as well. The "boot monument”
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Saratoga National Historic Park to commemorate him for his heroism. The statue even shows Benedict Arnold’s detached leg. He lost it in battle; which means he was willing to suffer a severe wound for his country. He turned from a great hero in the American Revolution to a traitor. A reasonable question would be; why would a man betray his own country? Especially one he just fought so hardley for. Arnold
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controversy over his actions. The nation was already tenuous and the murders that John Brown committed only added to that. The north was all for it‚ Brown was doing what they hadn’t had the courage to do. The southerners were outraged‚ claiming Brown for a traitor. I believe John Brown was a terrorist. He was on an expedition for vengeance by inflicting death on innocent citizens. John Brown and his sons committed unrightful and most importantly‚ unlawful actions. John Brown was sentenced for treason‚ murder
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win the battle‚ and his courageous actions on the field should have earned him the title of “hero‚” rather than “traitor.” Over the course of his time in the American army‚ Benedict Arnold fought in numerous battles‚ sacrificing his life for the American nation. Among these battles was the Battle of Saratoga‚ the pinnacle of his career in the army‚ before his reputation was blemished with the name traitor. Arnold’s disagreements with Gates led to his actions that caused the American victory‚ but they
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The execution of Riel is an extremely controversial event. Some say that Riel is a villain‚ who tried to disrupt the peace that had been established. However‚ Riel is a true hero‚ standing up for the rights of the Metis and First Nations people. Through various actions he would take during the course of his life‚ he would preserve the traditional way of life of the Metis and ensure that they had a place in the Dominion of Canada. Everything began with the arrival of the surveyors. Due to the fact
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ago‚ justice wasn’t always served. Louis Riel was just one of the many back in the days of John A Macdonald who was discriminated against and treated without respect. He was a Canadian politician‚ a devoted Métis leader‚ and most of all‚ a martyr for his people. Throughout his 41 year life‚ from 1844 - 1885‚ he brought Manitoba into Confederation with Canada. During these times‚ there were many conflicts with the government of Canada. Even at those times‚ Riel stood his ground and never consented
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Canadian survey team in the Red River area angers local residents‚ and Louis Riel is chosen to confront the team. He takes up the cause of protecting the interest of Metis settlers. October 30‚ 1869 William McDougall‚ chosen by Ottawa as the Lt. Governor
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philosophies that is believed in that state only. Since then‚ many people have argued that when South Carolina did secede from the country‚ they committed treason. More specifically‚ the reasons why many people have considered South Carolina as a traitor is because it appointed its own president‚ developed its own military army‚ and created its own flag.
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