The Colonist Take Action Flashcards
What was the state of frustration in Upper and Lower Canada by the 1830s?
Frustration was reaching a dangerous level.
What was the Parti Patriote?
A group formed to challenge the government, which they believed was greedy and unfair.
What did the Parti Patriote do in 1834?
They made a list of resolutions for changes they wanted to see in government.
How did the British respond to the Parti Patriote’s resolutions?
They took three years to answer and rejected all 92 resolutions without discussion.
What happened in 1837 in Lower Canada?
Anger led to an armed conflict between rebels wanting change and British soldiers.
What was the outcome of the initial conflict between the rebels and British soldiers?
The rebels won the first encounter but were later defeated.
How did the British extinguish the rebellion?
They killed and captured dozens of rebels.
