Unit 2 Important People Flashcards
Who was William Lyon Mackenzie?
He was a leader of the rebellion in upper Canada
Who was Joseph Papineau ?
He was a leader if the rebellion in lower Canada who advocated for a peaceful resolution, but understood rebellion might be necessary
Who is governor Francis bond head?
The governor of Canada in 1836
Who was governor Charles Sydenham
This man was governor of the Canadian colonies after union. Opposed to responsible government.
Who was Robert Baldwin?
He was leader of the reformers in Canada west after the union of upper and lower Canada
Who was Louis lafountaine?
Leader of the reformers in Canada east after the union of upper and lower Canada
Who was governor lord Elgin ?
Signed the rebellion losses bill, proved responsible government had arrived to Canada
Who was George brown ?
He led a group of radical reformers in Canada west shortly before confederation called the clear grits
Who was John A. Macdonald ?
Leader of the liberal - Conservative party in Canada west and became Canada’s first prime minister
Who was Joseph Howe ?
In 1836 he was elected to the assembly and became a more official leader of the reform movement (nova scotia)
Who was Robert Gourlay?
He was a Scottish immigrant expelled from Canada in 1819
Who was sir Charles Bagot?
He took over for Sydenham & he believed that the executive council had to have the confidence of the assembly.
