Chapter 1- Colonies In The Wilderness 1814-1840

Question 1

The great migration

Answer 1

A period of high immigration to Canada from 1815-1850 involving over 800 000 immigrants.

Question 2

Late Loyalists

Answer 2

Largest group to settle in upper Canada before the war of 1812 and had remained neutral through the American revolution or were openly hostile towards the crown

Question 3

Tories

Answer 3

An American colonist who supported the British side during the American revolution

Question 4

Louis Joseph papineau

Answer 4

Leader of radical reformers. Powerful public speaker

Question 5

Chateau Clique

Answer 5

A group of wealthy families in lower Canada. Equivalent of the family compact in upper Canada

Question 6

Industrial revolution

Answer 6

The transition to new manufacturing process in the period from about 1760-1840

Question 7

Oligarchies

Answer 7

When the government is run by few people

Question 8

Liberals

Answer 8

A political party who are open to new behaviours or opinions and are willing to discard old traditions

Question 9

William Lyon Mackenzie

Answer 9

Leader of the reform movement and was elected to be a member of the legislative assembly

Question 10

Clergy and crown reserves

Answer 10

Blocks of land set aside to provide income and for the government and Anglican Church. In total took up 2/7 of the land

Question 11

Grosse Isle

Answer 11

Where immigrants would recover from disease although many died there (coffin ships)

Question 12

Rebellions of 1837-1839

Answer 12

Two armed uprisings that took place in lower and upper Canada. Both rebellions were frustrated with political reforms and wanted a responsible government

Question 13

Family compact

Answer 13

A small group of officials who helped run upper Canada

Question 14

Prior to the 1800s what industry dominated the land west and north of the Great Lakes?

Answer 14

Fur trade

Question 15

In 1825 where did most people in upper Canada choose to live by?

Answer 15

Lake Ontario

Question 16

How could life in upper Canada in the 1820s be described?

Answer 16

Quiet land, difficult life style

Question 17

Who did the work for most of the upper-class immigrants in upper Canada

Answer 17

They (immigrants) had to do all of the back breaking labour

Question 18

What was the ruling group in upper Canada called?

Answer 18

United empire loyalists

Question 19

Why was their dissatisfaction in upper Canada by the settlers?

Answer 19

They were promised good land but they got bad lands with poor restrictions as well as roads

Question 20

Why did the crown and clergy reserves cause problems

Answer 20

These blocks of land were scattered through the township so they blocked road development and caused grief to settlers

Question 21

Where did most immigrants to British North America in the early 1800s come from?

Answer 21

Great Britain or United States but some came from European countries

Question 22

Why were the immigrant ships often called coffin ships

Answer 22

It was a death ship. Many passengers died and were dumped over board

Question 23

Why did immigrants come to British North America

Answer 23

They were attracted by the advertising campaigns and they had a poor lifestyle

Question 24

What was the Underground Railroad

Answer 24

A network of secret trails and pathways leading to Canada

Question 25

What was life like for most upper class women in upper Canada

Answer 25

They did all the household labour and thought of their success depending on who was her father or husband

Question 26

Why did slaves immigrate to Canada

Answer 26

Upper Canada was a refuge/safe place for slaves to have freedom.

Question 27

What did blacks find when they came to Canada

Answer 27

Few people found acceptance but there were several black communities

Question 28

What is the term used for the small group of rich and powerful men that ran the government in upper and lower Canada

Answer 28

Oligarchies

Question 29

Who was leading the reform movement in upper Canada in the 1820s and 1830s?

Answer 29

William Lyon Mackenzie

Question 30

Who was aloud to vote in upper Canada in the 1830s

Answer 30

Adult white men

Question 31

Why did the rebellions of 1837/1838 occur in upper and lower Canada ?

Answer 31

The people wanted a responsible government

Question 32

How successful were the rebellions of 1837 in upper and lower Canada?

Answer 32

Originally unsuccessful

Question 33

What happened during the rebellion of 1837-1838 in lower Canada?

Answer 33

Patriotes were led by papineau but defeated after a few battles. Papineau then ran away.

Question 34

What is responsible government?

Answer 34

A government in which the executive has the support of the elected legislative body

Question 35

Who were the family compact and where were they?

Answer 35

A select socials group which controlled social, political and economic life in upper Canada.

Question 36

Who were the reformers?

Answer 36

A group in upper Canada who opposed the family compact

Question 37

How did the radicals differ from the reformers ?

Answer 37

The reformers wanted change in the government through political change but the radicals wanted immediate change and were prepared to fight for it

Question 38

Who was William Lyon mackenzie?

Answer 38

Leader of the radicals in upper Canada. He was against government control from Britain

Question 39

Who were the chateau cliques?

Answer 39

A select group that controlled the economic and political actions in lower Canada. Kept control of lower Canada in the name of the British and not the French.

Question 40

Who were the patriots and who was their leader?

Answer 40

Their leader was Louis Joseph Papineau. They were a group of political radicals in lower Canada. They opposed the chateau clique and wanted power in the hands of the people.