Social studies Unit 2 (Part 2) Flashcards
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Who was John Graves Simcoe?
Lieutenant Governor of Upper Canada
What where John Graves Simcoe’s two notable political accomplishments?
Moved the capital city
Put limits on slavery
Late Loyalists received 75 hectares of land if they agreed to 3 rules:
Rule 1: Swear an allegiance to the King of Britain
Rule 2: Serve in the Upper Canada militia in case of an attack
Rule 3: Farm the land and make it prosperous
Why did the city of York become important? What is that city called now?
It became important because it was safer from American attacks than Newark. It is now called Toronto.
Late Loyalist
American immigrants who arrived in British North American after the Revolution
Corduroy Roads
Bumpy, corduroy rods
Tannery
A place where animal hides are converted to leather
Brewery
A place where beer is made
Brickyard
A place where bricks are made
Canal
A built waterway made to allow the passage of boats or ships in land or to convey water for irrigation
Why did John By connect the Ottawa River to Kingston?
John By connected the Ottawa River to Kingston in case the Americans cut off to the St. Lawrence River.
What did the Pemmican Proclamation do?
Outlawed exports from the Red River colony
Who established the pemmican proclamation?
Governor Miles Macdonell
Who did the pemmican Proclamation hurt?
The Metis and the North West Company
Who did the pemmican Proclamation help?
The British and HBC
What was the purpose of the Pemmican Proclamation according to the British?
The Proclamation was to keep enough provisions for summer settlers
What was the purpose of the Pemmican Proclamation according to the Metis?
They saw it as a way to destroy their survival
Who led the Northwest Company men?
Cuthbert Grant
Who led the Hudson’s Bay Company men?
Robert Semple
What happened during the battle of the Seven Oaks?
Semple and the HBC stopped Grant and his men, and they got into a big argument. Then, a HBC men shot at the Metis. 20 of Semple’s men died.
Why was the battle of the Seven Oaks important?
It was one of the first times that the Metis had stood up for themselves
Describe European port blockages in your own words
The Americans wanted to trade but, the British said no.
Describe American ships searched and seized in your own words.
The British stole stuff from the Americans ships.
Describe the American War Hawks in your own words
Americans who wanted war against the British.
Why did America want recoginition?
America wanted to be recognized as their own country.
Who won the Battle of Beaver Dams?
British
Who won the Battle of New Orleans?
America
Who won the Battle of Chateauguay?
British
Who won the Battle of Queenston Heights?
British
Who won the Battle of Lundy’s Lane?
Unclear
Who won the Battle of Cryslers Farm?
British
Who won the Battle of Lake Erie
America
Who won the Battle of Thames: Moraviantown?
America
Who won the Battle of York?
America
What battle came 3rd?
Battle of Beaver Dams
What battle came 9th?
Battle of New Orleans
What battle came 5th?
Battle of Chateauguay
What battle came 1st?
Battle of Queenston Heights
What battle came 7th?
Battle of Lundy’s Lane
What battle came 6th?
Battle of Crysler’s Farm
What battle came 8th?
Battle of Lake Erie
What battle came 4th?
Battle of Thames: Moraviantown
What battle came 2nd?
Battle of York
Ghent is a City in the Country of
Belgium
The Treaty was signed by the
American and the British
The treaty resulted in an
Armistice
The — Parallel was the official line of latitude the boarder was set at
49th
There were — points which both sides agreed to
11
The treaty of Ghent was signed on
Dec. 24th, 1814
In your opinion, with evidence from our notes, who won the War of 1812? Consider the goals of each country and the results of the war.
I think the Americans won because, they accomplished more than the British
I think the war was a tie. The war stalement with no country beating eachother or taking eachother’s lands. The Americans did accomplish goals, like gaining recognition and stopped Britan from giving weapons to the first nations.
Lower Canada City/Urban life
-Lots of poverty
-Shipbuilding was important
-Markets, shops, government buildings
Lower Canada Country/Rural life
-Good Wheat crops
-Plentiful Harvests
-Main trading partner GB
Why do you think that immigration to Lower Canada would be a challenge for the British. What kind of obstacles would they have to overcome?
-The trip could take 2-6 weeks
-Trips were expensive
-They could get sick
-Dropped off at wrong places
-Bring their own food and water
Who were the two main Political Parties in Lower Canada?
Chateau Clique
Partie Canadien
Describe Chateau Clique
-Most powerful
-Small group
-Wanted British lifestyle
-Wanted more British people
Describe Partie Canadien
-Opposed to Chateau Clique
-Wanted traditional Catholic life
-Wanted democracy
-Leader was Louis Papineau
Upper Canada City/Urban life
-Roads were bad
-No sanitation
Mail was delivered by horse
Upper Canada Country/Rural life
-Difficult to get goods
-Grow their own food
-many came from the United States
Who were the two main Political Parties in Upper Canada?
Tories/Family compact
Reformers
Describe the Tories/Family compact
-Supporters of the British colonial structure
-Controlled councils
-Practiced nepotism
Describe the Reformers
-Angry at Tories power
-Wanted a stronger voice
-Many came from the United States
What are the 2 major issues which caused the Upper and Lower Canada Rebellions in 1837?
Lack of voice
Lack of economic growth
Describe Lack of voice
-Governor had ultimate control
-People did not have control over the colony
-Chateau Clique and the Family compact had all the power
Describe Lack of Economic Growth
-Less was purchased from British North America
-Prices for goods fell
-Taxes and rents were being raised
Overall, do you think the rebellions were successful in making change to Upper and Lower Canada? Why or why not?
I think the Rebellions were successful even though they didn’t win because they got good change to happen
They ggot Lord Durham to come and help solve their issues to avoid further conflict
Describe the legal issue Slavery in British North America
-Limited Slavery
-Slavery was banned in 1834
-30 000 slaves came to Canada
Describe the legal issue The Common School Act
-They made school mandatory
-Taxes for schooling
-Exams 4 times a year
Describe the legal issue The Sayer Trial 1849
-Metis claim that trade is free now
-The HBC had a Monoply over selling furs
The Durham Report was a response to the failed Rebellions of 1837. Describe the 3 recommendations Lord Durham Made.
-Responsible Government: Give citizens a voice
-Assimilate French to British language and culture
-Combine Upper and Lower Canada
What happened to Upper and Lower Canada?
They were joined into one province
The Act of the Union Government Structure
They combined it into one government. It was hard to get things done
The Act of the Union Capitol City
A new Capitol had to be picked. Queen Victoria decided on Bytown
The new system of Government was not perfect. Using the example of The Rebellion Losses Bill, describe the problems and tensions between Canada East and Canada West.
They both had damages. Canada West got money. Canada East also got money but, there were some problems. Some people were so upset that the parliament buildings in Montreal were set on fire and Governor General Lord Elgin was attacked.
Battle order:
Queeston, york, beaver dams, thames, chateaughay, cryslers, lundys, eerie, orleans
Battle winning order
brits am brit am bri bri unclear am am
