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Colonial
relating to or characteristic of a colony
Economic Depression
a period of long-term economic downturn
that is the result of lowered economic
activity in an area
Rebellion
an act of violent or open resistance to an
established government or ruler.
Settler
a person who moves to a new place with the
intention to stay there
Alliance
a union or association formed for
mutual benefit, especially between
countries or organizations.
Colony
a country or area under the full or partial
political control of another country, typically
a distant one, and occupied by settlers from
that country.
Rebel
a person who rises in opposition or armed
resistance against an established government or ruler.
War
a state of armed conflict between different
nations or states or different groups within a
nation or state.
Conflict
a serious disagreement or argument
Governor General
The British King or Queen’s
representative in Canada
Province
an administrative division or unit of a country.
BONUS: What is Lower Canada now called?
Militia
a military force that is made up of the civil
population (people who aren’t in the military) to
help a regular army in an emergency.
Patriote
a political party based in Lower Canada and
dedicated to strengthening French-Canadian
power within the British-established colony
Settlement
population centers of humans who have
developed a long-term community in a specific area
BONUS: What is Upper Canada now called?
Ontario
Immigrant
a person who comes to live
permanently in a foreign country.
Legislative Assembly
Elected members of the government who make laws
Responsible Government
a government that is responsible to its people.
It is elected by the people and responsible to
them.
BONUS: What time period are we studying?
1800-1850 (will accept: Early 1800s)