the American revolution
George Washington signed this important document
what is the Declaration of Independence
The leader of the Patriotes in the Lower Canada Rebellion.
Who is Louis-Joseph Papineau
This was the widely recognized slogan for the Liberal Party's platform under Jean Lesage, meaning "Masters in our own house".
What is Maîtres chez nous?
The rallying cry of the colonists, protesting the British Parliament's tax on tea.
What is "No taxation without representation"?
The leader of the British troops during the incident.
Who is Captain Thomas Preston?
A general who famously commanded the French troops that helped the Americans at Yorktown.
Who isJean-Baptiste Donatien de Vimeur, count of Rochambeau.
The name of the oligarchy that controlled the government in Upper Canada
what is the family compact
This major resource was nationalized during the Quiet Revolution, a significant step in gaining economic control.
What is hydro-electricity?
This act of 1773 gave the British East India Company a monopoly on tea sales in the colonies.
What is the tea act?
A man of African and Native American descent, often cited as the first person killed in the massacre and the American Revolution.
Who is Crispus Attucks?
this important naval commander known for his successful raids and the quote, "I have not yet begun to fight!"
Who is John Paul jones
The British declared this legal condition in Montreal after defeating the rebels at Saint-Charles and Saint-Eustache.
What is the martial law.
This government body was established to manage funds, including the new provincial pension plan.
What is the Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec?
The specific tax on tea remained after these broader acts were mostly repealed.
What are townshed acts?
This silversmith created a famous, and highly inaccurate, engraving of the event which was used as propaganda.
Who is Paul Revere?
The treaty of Paris, acknowledging American independence was signed in this year.
when was 1783
This journalist and politician led the rebellion in Upper Canada, attempting to overthrow the government with a march down Yonge Street.
Who is William Lyon Mackenzie?
This institution's power over health care and education was significantly reduced during this period.
What is the Catholic Church?
The date when the Boston Tea Party took place.
What is December 16 1773?
This future U.S. President defended the British soldiers in court, arguing for a fair trial.
Who Is john Addams ?
This army, lead by George Washington, fought against the British.
what is the Continental Army
After the rebellions, this British statesman was sent to British North America to investigate the causes and recommend reforms, resulting in a famous report.
Who is Lord Durham?
The process by which Quebec society became less influenced by religious concerns is called this.
What is secularization?
The number of chests of tea dumped into the Boston Harbor.
what is 342?
This leading Patriot leader and cousin to John Adams helped widely publicize the event as a "massacre" to incite public anger.
Who is Samuel Addams?