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American Rebellion
The War of 1812
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What is a Loyalist?
Those who were opposed to the rebellion. They wished to remain a colony of Britain.
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Who fought in the War of 1812?
Who are the British Colony of Canada and the Americans
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What was the main grievance held by those in Upper and Lower Canada?
The legislative assembly did not represent the people, it had no power.
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How many people came during the Great Migration?
What is 800 000
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What years did the Great Migration span?
What is 1815-1850
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Who were the Patriots?
Those who were unhappy being a British colony. They supported the rebellion and separation from Britain.
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Which Treaty Ended the War of 1812?
The treaty of Ghent.
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Who had the political power at this time in Upper and Lower Canada?
The governor and the executive and legislative council (appointed by the governor)
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After uniting Upper and Lower Canada, English became the official language used in government. Lord Durham was trying to do what with the French culture in Canada?
Assimilate them to British culture
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What was the name of the man who recommended responsible government in Canada?
Who is Lord Durham
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What does the slogan "No Taxation without representation" tell us about how the Americans were feeling in 1776?
They resented paying taxes to the British government without receiving a voice in the government. They felt that they had little power to do what was the best for them.
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Why did the Americans think that defeating Canada would be a "matter of marching"? (Two reasons)
They thought that the because there were so many American Loyalists in Canada that those in Upper Canada would welcome the Americans. They also thought that the French in Lower Canada would see them as liberators, saving them from a British oppressor.
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What is the name given to those in Upper Canada and Lower Canada who desired reform in the government. HINT: THEY ARE TWO DIFFERENT NAMES!!!
-Reformers (Upper) - Patriotes (Lower)
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Name two countries that came to Canada during the great migration
What is Scotland, Ireland, England, Wales
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Daily Double!!!! Whoever gets this question right gets 600 points!!! WHAT IS MS. NEUMANN's FAVOURITE TYPE OF MUSIC?
What is rock. Hard rock to be more specific!
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What are the other two names for the American Rebellion?
What is the American Revolution. What is the War of Independence.
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Who won the War of 1812?
It was a tie. All land went back to the original owners. Both sides feel that they won. This event is very important in Canadian History, it gave Canadians a sense of unity.
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Who was the leader of the Reformers?
Who is William Lyon Mackenzie
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Name two reasons why people migrated from the United Kingdom in Europe to Canada
- Job scarcity - Food scarcity - Growing population - Offer of free land
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What does the quote "Two nations warring in the bosom of a single state mean?" Who said it?
Who is Lord Durham - Maintained that being two separate colonies pitted the British against the French, and as long as they were separate this would continue to happen
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How did the Loyalist Migration contribute to a Canadian Identity?
More people of British descent moved to Canada, this led to an increased population of the British and an increased presence of a British Identity.
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What were the three reasons for the Americans to invade Canada, thus beginning the War of 1812?
- They wanted land in the Ohio Valley - A French/British war in Europe led to a naval blockade which angered the neutral Americans, because they could not trade with the French - Thought invading Canada would be easy
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What event caused the French to ultimately rebel against the government.
They issued their Ninety-Two resolutions which called for sweeping reform. They won 75% of the Legislative Assembly's votes. Yet all demands were denied, so they took up arms
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What were two recommendations made by Lord Durham in his report in 1838
- Unite Upper and Lower Canada into a single colony. Now known as Canada East and Canada West - Grant responsible government
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What is it called when a government is elected and it must express the wishes of the citizen?
What is responsible government