25 Flashcards
1
Q
Who did Britain send as the new Governor General?
A
Lord Durham
2
Q
What did Lord Durham push for Britain to do to solve the issues in Canada?
A
Form 1 country with an English majority and assimilate the French.
3
Q
What act was past because of Lord Durham?
A
The act of Union
4
Q
When was the act of union passed?
A
1841
5
Q
What did the act of union do?
A
Make 1 Canada with 2 provinces (east and west)
Remade government set up:
Crown appointed Governor General who appointed Legislative Council.
Electorate (the people) elect Legislative assembly who then made the Executive Council
6
Q
What did the government do to end the rebellion?
A
Hung 32 rebels
