The events of revolt in Upper Canada

Question 1

What date did Mackenzie launch a rebellion in Upper Canada, and what did it entail?

Answer 1

December 1837 - around 1,000 men gathered on Yonge Street, Toronto, with a general plan to attack the property of members of the Family Compact.

Question 2

What happened on 5th December 1837?

Answer 2

The men marched south of Yonge Street and exchanged gunfire with loyalists.

Question 3

What happened on 8th December 1837, and what happened as a result?

Answer 3

The poorly armed and unorganised rebels fled at the arrival of loyalist reinforcement, Mackenzie and 600 others fled to Navy Island in Niagara River where they declared a provisional state

Question 4

What happened on 13 Jan 1838?

Answer 4

bc supply ship burned -> Mackenzie fled he island under heavy bombardment from militia -> captured by US military and sentenced 18mnths