Canada

Question 1

Canada and US

Answer 1

Became British in 1764 but still had a substantial french population
US attempted to conquer the north after 1776
Both natives and french preferred the British over US
Another failed invasion in 1815

Question 2

Demographic shift in Canada

Answer 2

Immigration of 40-60,000 English loyalists from the US
Population majority went from french in 18th c to English in mid-19th
Created tensions

Question 3

Constitutional Act

Answer 3

1791
Division of Quebec to accomodate new english speakers
Upper Canada (Ontario): english
Lower Canada (Quebec): French

Question 4

Rebellions of 1837

Answer 4

Occurred in both upper and lower canada, inspired by the US
Both were motivated by a shared goal of responsible government
Britain responded to this w diplomacy rather than violence (Durham report)

Question 5

Durham Report

Answer 5

1839
Detection of 2 problems:
- Ethnic conflict between French and English
- Representation of the people
Solved by:
- 1840 act of union: created a united province of Canada that also encouraged immigration from Britain
- Giving power to a legislative assembly (beginning of responsible government)

Question 6

Responsible government

Answer 6

Definition: governments that are responsible to a parliament rather than to the monarch

Question 7

Responsible Government in Canada

Answer 7

Started in Nova Scotia in 1848
Province of Canada in 1849
Ended w Newfoundland in 1855

Question 8

Dominion

Answer 8

Autonomous polity under British sovereignty

Question 9

Dominion of Canada

Constitution act

Answer 9

United canada (1840): impractical
Constitution act of 1867:
- 3 colonies formed into 4 provinces: Ontario, Quebec, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick

Question 10

New provinces

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Answer 10

British Columbia, Prince Edward Island, Yukon and Sasketchewan & Alberta: 1871-1905