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Edexcel History A-Level Britain: losing and gaining an empire, 1763–1914 - Learning from past mistakes: Canada and the Durham Report, 1837–40 > The revolts of 1837–38 > Flashcards

The revolts of 1837–38 Flashcards

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When was the Canada Committee’s report published which was used to study the underlying grievances in the Canadas?

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1829

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What were the conclusions of the Canada Committee’s report?

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It upheld the complaints of the two respective legislative assemblies but provided no means for change.

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When was the Horwick Act?

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1831

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What did the Horwick Act do?

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Transferred revenue duties from Canadian goods to the control of local assemblies. (Britain expected in return the agreement of the Civil List, the payment of government officials)

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Who organised the rebellion in Upper Canada in 1837?

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William Lyon Mackenzie

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From which country did William Lyon Mackenzie take inspiration regarding how the country should be run?

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America

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Where was Robert Baldwin in 1837 protesting against his removal from Upper Canada’s executive council?

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London

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From which country were immigrants seen to be of great concern for Upper Canada?

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Irish immigrants

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What scheme was setup to provide aid to poor immigrants in Upper Canada?

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Ops Township Scheme (reformers rejected scheme due to lack of consultation, Family Compact didn’t like the idea of a changing status quo)

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Who was the Lieutenant Governor of Upper Canada between 1828-1835?

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Sir John Colbourne

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Who was the Lieutenant Governor of Upper Canada between 1835-1838?

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Sir Francis Bond Head

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What controversy did Sir John Colbourne cause?

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Used tax revenues for salaries, preparatory school (not university), and the allocation of income from clergy reserves to 44 Anglican parishes

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What controversy did Sir Francis Bond Head cause?

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He added and later removed moderates from the Executive Council causing the 1836 election.

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What controversy did Sir Francis Bond Head cause in the 1836 elections?

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He campaigned when usually Lieutenant Governors wouldn’t.

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What was the result of the 1836 election?

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Victory for Sir Francis Head in removing reformers from the legislative assembly.

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What laws were passed as a result of the removal of reformers in the 1836 election?

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Extending the session of the Legislative (expected elections after Monarch’s death won’t be carried out); no members of the legislature could be executive councillors

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When did William Lyon Mackenzie begin his revolt in Upper Canada?

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December 1837

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How many men gathered in Toronto with the aim of attacking Family Compact property?

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1,000 men (most of American origin)

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When did the Upper Canada revolution march south on Yonge Street?

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5 December 1837

20
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Where did William Lyon Mackenzie flee to and declare a provisional state?

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Navy Island in the Niagara River (600 joined him in the promise of 300 acres each)

21
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When did Mackenzie flee the island?

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13 January 1838 (captured by US military)

22
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Who was the leader of the Patriot Party in Lower Canada?

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Louis-Joseph Papineau

23
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When were the 92 resolutions published by the patriotes?

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February 1834

24
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When were there cholera epidemics in Upper Canada?

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1832 and 1834

25
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When was there a financial crisis in America that affected Upper Canada?

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1837

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How many men were shot by the military in Lower Canada’s 1832 election?

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2

27
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What was the main economic problem for Lower Canada in the years leading up to the revolt?

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Payment of government officials

28
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Who led the Commission of Inquiry in Canada in 1835?

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Lord Gosford

29
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What were the Russell Resolutions?

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Resolution passed by the House of Commons (6 March 1837) relating to the political demands of Lower Canada

30
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What did the Russell Resolutions do?

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Reject the 92 Resolutions of the Patriot Party and allow the allocation of funds by the Governor without approval.

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How much was supposedly owed to the British Government by Lower Canada?

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£142, 160

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When did the banks of Lower Canada close their doors?

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18 May 1838

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When was the paramilitary group Société de Fils de la Liberté formed?

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September-October 1837

34
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When did Wolfed Nelson become the new voice of the patriotes?

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October 1837 (at the Six Counties meeting at St. Charles)

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When did British cavalry and patriote militia exchange shots in Montreal?

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10 November 1837

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When did Lord Gosford issue warrants for the arrest of Patriote leaders?

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16 November 1837

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Where was there a surprise victory for the Patriote forces in November 1837?

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St Denis

38
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When did British General Wetherall defeat patriote forces at St. Charles?

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25 November 1837

39
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When did British General Wetherall enter Montreal with 30 prisoners from St. Charles?

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29 November 1837

40
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When was Martial law declared in Lower Canada?

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5 December 1837

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When were 100 patriotes shot after fleeing a burning church in St Eustache?

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14 December 1837 (British later burnt houses of known patriotes)

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When was Lord Gosford able to gain control of Lower Canada once again?

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December 1837- January 1838

43
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When did Lord Durham depart Canada?

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November 1838

44
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How many patriotes were in the jails in Montreal?

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500 (13,000 rebels involved; 1,000 in Toronto and 1,000 in Montreal)

45
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When was the act that suspended the 1791 Constitution of Lower Canada passed by the British?

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10 February 1838

46
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When was martial revoked by Lord Gosford in Montreal?

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27 April 1838

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