What Caused Unrest in Upper and Lower Canada?
What two camps were the politicians divided into?
The Reformers and The Conservatives
What happened to Samuel mount and Peter Mattews?(Mackenzie’s followers)
They were hanged
What was one reason many people in Upper and Lower Canada were unhappy with the government in the 1830s?
The government had too much power and did not listen to the elected assemblies.
What did most reformers want from the government in the 1830s and 1840s?
They wanted a responsible government that listened to elected representatives.
William Lyon Mackenzie was a _____ immigrant who was a _____ of the _____ _____ of ______ ______.
William Lyon Mackenzie was a Scottish immigrant who was a Member of the Legislative Assembly of Upper Canada.
What happened to the Tories after they had a struggle for political power?
They won the 1836 election by using bribery
What was a key weakness of the government system before it changed?
Elected representatives had little real power, and most decisions were made by appointed councils
How did newspapers help reformers during this time?
Newspapers spread ideas, criticized the government, and encouraged people to support political change.
What happened after Daniel Tracy won the election?
He died...
What happened after the riot between French reformers and the British loyalists?
The patriots began to organize rallies and prepare for a rebellion. They also began to boycott British goods.
What event in 1837 forced Britain to look at changing the way the colonies were governed?
The Rebellions of 1837 in Upper and Lower Canada.
When did women get to vote?
1940s
What newspapers did Daniel Tracey found?
The Vindicator and The Canadian Advertiser
Who won in the short fight in Saint-Eustache?
The British
What was one of Lord Durham’s main suggestions in his report?
To give the colonies responsible government, where the executive must answer to the elected assembly.
How did French and English reformers cooperate to push for political change after the Act of Union?
They formed alliances, like the Reform Party and the Baldwin-LaFontaine coalition, to work together for responsible government.
Why was it hard when the Clergy Land Reserves took good land away from other immigrants and Canadiens?
Many Canadien and Loyalist Farmers were forced to farm on land with poor soil, making it extremely hard to grow crops. This crop failure left families in poverty and some near starvation. Many were forced to leave their farms to take low-paying jobs in nearby cities in a desperate attempt to feed their family.
In the end, more than ____ people were jailed on the suspicion of treason, ___ were exiled, and ___ were hanged.
In the end, more than 1000 people were jailed on the suspicion of treason, 100 were exiled, and 15 were
How did the system of government become more democratic after the changes?
Power shifted to the elected legislative assembly, allowing citizens more control over laws and decisions.
Why was forming a coalition between French and English leaders such a difficult but important political strategy?
Because they had different languages, cultures, and political goals, but working together showed unity and helped achieve lasting reforms through compromise.