Results of the revolt in Upper Canada

Question 1

With British victory, what did hundreds, or possibly thousands, of rebels and rebel sympathisers do?

Answer 1

Rebels and rebel sympathisers fled to America. Those who stayed were arrested, and 2 were hanged

Question 2

What were the British convinced caused the events in U.C?

Answer 2

British were convinced that the events were largely down to the actions of the Family Compact over many years and that something must be done to sort out the governance of the province.

Question 3

In Upper Canada, Irish emigration was blamed for economic strain. What did Britain blame for economic stagnation in Lower Canada?

Answer 3

The seigneurial system.