mar 4, 1870 - Thomas Scott is executed.

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Thomas Scott is executed. Arrested February 17 as one of the 48 Canadians, history describes him as a foul mouthed, ignorant bigot who had previously escaped imprisonment, had attempted to incite civil war, and continued to show contempt for guards. He was charged with insubordination, tried and sentenced to death by a jury. Riel, apparently believing it was time to demonstrate his provisional government should be taken seriously, refused to intervene, rejecting all appeals.