The Great Migration, The Act Of Union, The Durham Report Flashcards
How many immigrants came to Canada?
More than 800 000 most of them being from Great Britain (England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales)
Reasons to emigrate from Great Britain during the Great Migration
Population was growing rapidly, not a lot of jobs Ramers being forced off their land Travel was safer because of peace Colonies gave free land Disease in Ireland
What were coffin ships
It took 3 weeks to get to North America and the disease would spread, bu the time their there everyone is sick ( COVID-19 )
Explain the government system
Governor (appointed by britian) Anglophone Executive council (appointed by governor) Anglophone go to upper canada Legislative council (appointed by governor) Anglophone go to lower canada Legislative assembly (appointed by voters, voters have to own property) Anglophone and Francophone
What were some perspectives of the government?
Habitant: The english were over ruling the government
Habitant: The english tax french people, need a stronger assembly
Merchant: Increase taxes to pay for roads and canals
Patriot (someone from the 13 colonies): Governors friends get the best land and best jobs, ordinary people want more power.
Government person: Governing is a right because they have an education and experience and are scared of losing privileges.
What two things did lord durham do
- Make Upper and Lower Canada a single colony
2. The colonies get a responsible government ( a democracy )
Who is lord durham prejudiced against
The french, he said «Canadiens people with no literature and no history»
What was the result of the act of union?
Canada became a single colony with 2 provinces
Lower Canada= Canada East
Upper Canada= Canada West
English became the only official language of the government
Responsible government
Elected and represented by the people and keep the governer’s power in check
