After watching the video, read a section of this website titled "The Trial"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t5YrtvO7FDs&t=1s

(You don't have to read the entire webpage, but it is a fascinating overview of Louis Riel.)

https://www.famous-trials.com/louisriel/855-home

Answer the following questions:

1. a) What was Louis Riel charged with? b) what were the events that lead to the charges?

2. a)What was his defence?b) What was his sentence?

3. How long did the jury deliberate for and what was the response of the jury foreman in announcing the verdict?

4. a) Looking at the history of the time, given the make-up of the jury, in your opinion was this a fair trial for the charges laid? b) If you could change the sentence Reil suffered, what sentence do you think he should have faced (if any) and why?

5. Do you think Riel deserves a pardon, an exoneration, or neither? Why or why not?