There's a Word for That
A challenge to the authority of a recognized government is called what?
Rebellion
Define Oppression
Unfair or unjust use of power.
Why was there a demographic change due to the great migration?
Many more people coming to populate British North America, bringing different cultures and ways of life here as well.
In this kind of government voters have more power because they elect the decision makers
Democratic
What is the term for this definition "a shortage of food leading to starvation for many people"
Famine
The power struggle that occurred between the council and the elected assembly caused what to occur?
The Rebellions of 1837-1838
Which Policy used Lord Durham's recommendations and combined Upper and Lower Canada into the province of Canada?
The Act of Union
An official investigation established by the government is called what?
Royal Comission
What is the term for this definition "change in the characteristics of a population"
Demographic Change
Who was the Newly Appointed Governor of Canada?
Lord Durham
The Act of Union to make people assimilate did not work, give a critical thinking answer as to why?
Ms. Durante to evaluate response given. possible subjects to say are:
- Only having English as an official language
-Still wanting a more democratic government (no more appointed positions)
A group of rich English Canadians held power in the councils appointed by the governor is called what?
Family Compact
Someone who seeks to change - to reform - established rules and arrangements in society is called what?
Reformer
What was the name of the men who were reformers and together they pressured Britain to recognize French as an official language of the assembly?
LaFontaine-Baldwin Alliance
What are the 2 big reasons that the Great Migration happened?
1) Famine
2) Unemployment
A system of government that does not have a monarch is called what?
Republic
What is a Colonial Government?
A government established in a colony and controlled by an imperial power such as Britain
Who gave these recomendations?
1 - Unite Lower and Upper Canada
2 - Create a more democratic government
3 - Assimilate the Canadiens
Lord Durham
When Britain investigated using a Royal Commission to investigate why the rebellions happened they wanted to find a solution for Upper and Lower Canada because?
They wanted it to stay under British rule
In Upper Canada the Governor ensured what won the majority of seats in the assembly?
Family Compact