History of Cananda Key People Flashcards
To learn about the key people in the history of Canada
Who is Louis Papineau?
He was a French speaking citizen in Lower Canada who organized a revolt in his home place. After, he was defeated by the British and escaped to the USA.
Who is William Mackenzie?
William Mackenzie was a British newspaper editor that wrote a pamphlet called the Handbill for Rebellion. He then raised a revolt in Upper Canada. Like Papineau, he was defeated by the British and escaped to the USA.
Who was the Earl of Durham?
The Earl of Durham, aka John Lambton, was a British lord. He was sent to Canada to ask “what is the problem?” He found that the French wanted equal treatment and the British wanted freedom. When Lord Durham returned, he wrote the Report on the Affairs of British North America. In this, he calls for reuniting Upper Canada and Lower Canada along with other provinces like Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland. He also suggests that the people should self govern.
