The Colonists Take Action Flashcards
What did Americans want in terms of governance?
Americans wanted a democracy where the citizens elect their leaders.
Who was allowed to vote in the 1800s?
In the 1800s, only white men could vote.
How did Britain manage governance in its colonies?
Britain was careful not to allow people in their colonies to have much freedom.
What was the role of the appointed officials in Canada?
Britain appointed officials to assist the Governor, and the elected positions were for an ‘assembly’ of officials to represent the people.
What was the power of the assembly in Canada?
The assembly had no real power.
What frustration did regular citizens experience?
Regular citizens were frustrated as the people appointed by the Governor were his friends.
What was the language situation in Lower Canada (Quebec)?
In Lower Canada, the majority of citizens spoke French, but barely any officials were French-speaking.
What did Americans want in terms of governance?
Americans wanted a democracy where the citizens elect their leaders.
Who was allowed to vote in the 1800s?
In the 1800s, only white men could vote.
How did Britain manage governance in its colonies?
Britain was careful not to allow people in their colonies to have much freedom.
What was the role of the appointed officials in Canada?
Britain appointed officials to assist the Governor, and the elected positions were for an ‘assembly’ of officials to represent the people.
What was the power of the assembly in Canada?
The assembly had no real power.
What frustration did regular citizens experience?
Regular citizens were frustrated as the people appointed by the Governor were his friends.
What was the language situation in Lower Canada (Quebec)?
In Lower Canada, the majority of citizens spoke French, but barely any officials were French-speaking.
