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The War of 1812
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Led by William Lyon Mackenzie this group of rebells were from Upper Canada
Who are the Reformers
100
A government group elected by voters in British North America or in a province of Canada. This group had very little decision making power
Who are the Legislative Assembly
100
This group of peopel did not believe in using violence to acheive independence. As well, they hadbusiness ties with the British so did not want to go against them
Who are the United Empire Loyalists
100
This ended the war of 1812 and required both sides to return the territory they gained. Both sides considered this a victory.
The Treaty of Ghent
100
Assimilation of the French people, and erradication of the French Language
What is the outcome of Lord Durhams reccomendations
200
The group that held the most political power prior to the rebellions in Lower Canada
Who are the Chateau Clique
200
a widely supported document prepared by the Patriotes in 1834 calling for sweeping governmental reforms
What is the Ninety Two Resolutions
200
In the 1700’s resentment was growing against British rulers who passed several acts, this was a contributing factor for the American Revolution against the British
What are the Intolerable Acts
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- Britain was at war with France - stopped Americans from trading with the French - British were kidnapping American sailors to serve in the British navy - Americans blamed the British for supporting the First Nations in the struggle for land - Some Americans wanted to take over Britain’s colonies
What are the reasons Britian and the US couldnt get along.. motivating factors for the war of 1812
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Women, First Nations, Immigrants, Loyalists, African American former slaves, those who did not own property, and protestants
Who were people who were not allowed to vote, and therefore wanted to reform the system of government in the province of Canada
300
This group of rebells had initial successes, but were eventually defeated at Saint Charles and Saint Eustache
What is Patriotes
300
A government that must answer to elected representatives, where the Governor listens to such representatives
What is Responsible Government
300
The French language & Roman Catholic Traditions were unfamiliar & the good land was taken
What is the reason the Loyalists did not settle in Quebec
300
A fleet of American ships in Lake Ontario shot cannon fire at the town of York. American soldiers looted York’s shops & houses & burned down the colony’s government building
What is the first American defeat of British in North America
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Divded Quebec into Upper and Lower Canada. Each colony would have its own governor and Elected assembly
What is the Consitiutional Act of 1791
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This group of 700 rebells were immidiately squelched at Toronto
Who are the Reformers
400
a document prepared by reformers led by William Lyon Mackenzie in upper Canada in 1834 requesting governmental reforms from the British
What is the Seventh Report on Greivances
400
The reason 100, 000 people arrived via ship from Ireland
What is the great potatoe famine/ the Terrible Year
400
Burning down of government buildings, including the White House. The only time in American history when the entire government has been shut down.
What is the British retaliation on the Americans by invasion in Washington, DC
400
Canada West, and Canada East
What was Upper Canada and Lower Canada after the Act of Union in 1841
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The group that, allong with the governor controlled the government of Upper Canada
What is the Family Compact
500
How the war of 1812 Ended... a situation where no progress can be made
What is deadlock
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- a rugged environment & harsh climate made clearing the dense forest a challenge - not much land was available - cold temperatures, diseases, crowding
What are conditions in Canada that made it difficult/frustrating for immigrants
500
Together, with General Brock, this leader played a crucial role in the initial British victory at Fort Detroit. Unfortunately he and his soldiers were defeated the following year at Fort Detroit when british forces fled and they were outnumbered by American Troops
Who is Tecumseh, leader of the Shawnee First Nation
500
Something that helped more than 30 000 people create new lives in Canada. These people were later able to build farms, schools and churches. This is a strong example of Canadian multiculturalism that has contributed to our identity
What is the Underground railway