The revolts of 1837–38 Flashcards
When was the Canada Committee’s report published which was used to study the underlying grievances in the Canadas?
1829
What were the conclusions of the Canada Committee’s report?
It upheld the complaints of the two respective legislative assemblies but provided no means for change.
When was the Horwick Act?
1831
What did the Horwick Act do?
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)
Who organised the rebellion in Upper Canada in 1837?
William Lyon Mackenzie
From which country did William Lyon Mackenzie take inspiration regarding how the country should be run?
America
Where was Robert Baldwin in 1837 protesting against his removal from Upper Canada’s executive council?
London
From which country were immigrants seen to be of great concern for Upper Canada?
Irish immigrants
What scheme was setup to provide aid to poor immigrants in Upper Canada?
Ops Township Scheme (reformers rejected scheme due to lack of consultation, Family Compact didn’t like the idea of a changing status quo)
Who was the Lieutenant Governor of Upper Canada between 1828-1835?
Sir John Colbourne
Who was the Lieutenant Governor of Upper Canada between 1835-1838?
Sir Francis Bond Head
What controversy did Sir John Colbourne cause?
Used tax revenues for salaries, preparatory school (not university), and the allocation of income from clergy reserves to 44 Anglican parishes
What controversy did Sir Francis Bond Head cause?
He added and later removed moderates from the Executive Council causing the 1836 election.
What controversy did Sir Francis Bond Head cause in the 1836 elections?
He campaigned when usually Lieutenant Governors wouldn’t.
What was the result of the 1836 election?
Victory for Sir Francis Head in removing reformers from the legislative assembly.
What laws were passed as a result of the removal of reformers in the 1836 election?
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
When did William Lyon Mackenzie begin his revolt in Upper Canada?
December 1837
How many men gathered in Toronto with the aim of attacking Family Compact property?
1,000 men (most of American origin)