Deeper Knowledge Flashcards
How did Ottawa become the capital
Governor General chose it previously alternated between Quebec City and Toronto queen approved it meaning George brown could not speak against it or he would look bad
Impact of American civil war on Canada?
America was expanding and Canada was afraid they would invade so they banded together to fight American aggression
Impact of treaty of Ghent?
Idk
Why is the battle of Chateauguay important for Canadians?
It was a great Canadian victory fought by Canadians not British
Compare British and American leadership during war of 1812
Idk
How do we determine whether or not something is historically significant?
If there was change
How it helps us understand the past
Influence of today(shed light)
Why is the war of 1812 pretty much forgotten everywhere but in Canada?
U.S.-lost no border change
Britain- preoccupied with Napoleon
Canada-defends our version of freedom
FN- defeat, lost ability to govern themselves
What part did responsible government play in the rebellions of 1837-1838
Wanted responsible government because before they could not be vote and did not have a responsible government
Lower Canada wanted RG but government was dominated by English speaking men so were rebelling because they were the minority and didn’t get say in government
Who won the war of 1812?
Canadians won(Americans thought they won but British/Canadians actually won
FN lost they lost their ability to govern themselves, their culture and their land FN represented by Tecumseh(honourable knew firsthand the tragedy of war) the FN were apprehensive to join cause because they fought in American Revolution and lost lots of land and lives little did they know that this would set them back even further
Chateau clique is ironic cause?
English speaking
Why was the legislative assembly of the United Canada’s ineffective?
Idk
Describe the relationship between Great Britain and Canada
Idk
Describe the relationship between United States and Canada
Idk
What role did the rights of French Canadians play in the rebellions of 1837 & confederation?
Chateau Clique had power over lower Canada(clergy land also)
