Unit 3

After Confederation

Skill Builders Targets

Chapter 8 Assessment

Louis Riel: Hero or Traitor?

Who was Louis Riel? This Métis leader commanded two rebellions in western Canada and was tried, convicted, and hanged for treason in 1885.


Do you think Louis Riel was a hero or a traitor?
  1. Your task is to use the Persuasive Essay Template to write a persuasive essay about Louis Riel.

    Please save your work to a file on your desktop so you will have a copy to refer back to.

  2. Click on one of the links provided to download the document.
      • You will then be able to view the template for the persuasive essay.

  3. In your essay, discuss

    • why Riel was important
    • why he was viewed as either a hero or traitor
    • your own opinion on this issue

    Use the information you have learned in Chapter 8.

  4. You may also use the following website to help you take and defend your position.


Document: Persuasive Essay Template

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Be sure your finished product meets the following criteria.

  • You have completed all parts of the template.

  • You have provided sound reasons and solid evidence to support your opinion. 


 Your project will be evaluated according to the following rubric.

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Submit your completed Chapter 8 Assessment on the next page.