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Mackenzie & Upper Canada • William Lyon Mackenzie led the Reformers against the Family

Mackenzie & Upper Canada • William Lyon Mackenzie led the Reformers against the Family Compact • Wanted a democratic style of government • Demanded 2 constitutional reforms • Elected Executive & Legislative Council • More power to Legislative Assembly • Reformers were against • • Clergy Reserves Land grants to the oligarchies Influence of the Church of England Power of the Banks

Papineau & Lower Canada • Louis-Joseph Papineau was a Legislative Assembly member & leader

Papineau & Lower Canada • Louis-Joseph Papineau was a Legislative Assembly member & leader • Had strong support for French land owning and culture • Strong supporter of a democratic style of government • Created the 92 Resolutions- making government more respectful of cultural differences (between French and English)

SUMMARY: Upper Canada William Lyon Mackenzie The Reformers Vs. Family Compact Lower Canada Louis

SUMMARY: Upper Canada William Lyon Mackenzie The Reformers Vs. Family Compact Lower Canada Louis Joseph Papineau The Patriots Vs. Chateau Clique § Protesting against the Oligarchies control § Desired a Democratic/Responsible Government § Wanted less Church control § More power to the Legislative Assembly § Fair distribution of land (less land given to church and government)

1837 The armed Rebellion in Upper and Lower Canada § An armed conflict between

1837 The armed Rebellion in Upper and Lower Canada § An armed conflict between lower Canada Rebels (Patriotes) and the British Colonial Govt(defended by British Troops) § The political leader was Joseph Papinea § Patriotes were unsuccessful, lose to British Troops § Papineau escapes to USA • Most rebels were either arrested or killed for their actions of rebellion Upper Canada § Rebellion against the British colonial govt (defended by British Troops) § Political leader was William Mackenzie § Rebels failed, rebellion was unsuccessful § Mackenzie escapes to USA Punishing the rebels -Most rebels were either arrested or killed for their actions of rebellion -Some escaped to the USA

LORD DURHAM’S REPORT -After the rebellions, Britain realized that changes to the governments in

LORD DURHAM’S REPORT -After the rebellions, Britain realized that changes to the governments in Lower and Upper Canada needed to be made -Lord Durham was appointed as governor-in-chief to figure out what the changes should be Two Major recommendations in his report are: 1. The two colonies should join and have one government “the Province of Canada” 2. The United Colony should have a responsible government § Removing the power of the Legislative Council to make laws § The executive council was not picked by the governor, but was chosen by leaders of the legislative assembly HIS RECOMMENDATIONS LEAD TO……

The Act of Union, 1840 Lower and Upper Canada join into one colony ‘The

The Act of Union, 1840 Lower and Upper Canada join into one colony ‘The Province of Canada’ • English became the official language • Decreased French-Canadian hopes for equality under the British empire were • A single government was created • Responsible government was not granted by Britain LEADS TO CONFEDERATION: ALL COLONIES IN BRITISH NORTH AMERICA UNITE AND BECOME INDEPENDENT FROM BRITAIN