Canada Flashcards
What time period does Canada cover
1837-40
What ears was the 7 year war
1756-1763
When was the Quebec Act
22nd June 1774
How many people were in the colony when Britain took it from France
70,000
Lower Canada Summary
- French
- French Laws
Upper Canada Summary
- British
- Including loyalists from American colonies after independence
- Smaller population
When was the Constitution Act
1791
How much power did the legislative assembly have
Limited powers in reality
How were the Executive Council & Legislative Council elected
Elected by the British for life
What could the Legislative Council do to the Legislative Assembly
They could veto laws, rendering them practically useless
When was the Treaty of Paris and what happened
1763- Canada gained from French
What year was the Quebec Act
1774
What year was the Canada Act
1791
Features of Upper Canada
- Mostly British Canadian, many loyalists after American War of Independence
- Controlled by the Anglican Family Compact
- Land granted to new settlers
- 1/7 land owned by Anglican Church
- Lacked infrastructure
- Population of 350,000 in 1835
Features of Lower Canada
- Mostly French Canadian
- Controlled by English Chateau Clique
- Largely Roman Catholic
- French land ownership, 80% tenants paying rent to landlord
- Population 700,0000- 1839
Threat from the US
During the rebellion, revolutionaries encouraged Canada to join
- An independent country bordering Canada
What year was the Howick Act
1831
What year was Papineau’s 92 Resolutions
1834
What year did Sir Francis Bond Head become UC Governor
1835
What year was the Gosford Commission
1836
What year was the 10 Russell Resolutions
1837
What year was Societe des Fils de la Liberte
1837
What year was Mackenzie’s Declaration of Independence
1837
What battles occurred in the Lower Canada Revolts (NOV 1837)
Battle of St Denis
Battle of St Charles
