LC: Key events 1837

Question 1

1. Who represented the radical patriotes who opted for open revolution?
   - Who represented the moderates who believed action should be constitutional?
2. What was announced on 6th Nov 1837?
   - How many people attended?
   - What did they do?
3. ___ _______ troops confronted ___ Patriotes who were led by Dr ________ _______ at the battle of __ _____, _____.
   - Who won?

Answer 1

1. Dr Wolfred Nelson.
   - Papineau.
2. A meeting under Papineau.
   - 250.
   - Attacked British loyalists.
3. 300 British, 800, Dr Wolfred Nelson, St Denis, 1837.
   - Patriotes.

Question 2

1. The rebels set houses on fire as the British advanced in which battle?
   - How many British losses were there compared to rebel losses?
   - Therefore, who won?
2. What did Papineau do on 30th November 1837?

Answer 2

1. Battle of St Charles, 1837.
   - 17, 300.
   - British.
2. Fled to the USA, took no further part in rebellions.

Question 3

1. What was the last battle of 1837?
2. How many British troops attacked the Patriotes?
3. __ rebels killed, ___ wounded, and the British took ___ prisoners.
4. What happened after news of the revolts reached London?

Answer 3

1. Battle of St Eustache.
2. 1,500.
3. 70, 100, 120.
4. Lord Durham was sent out as new governor general.