Unit 2 Rebellion Union U.C

Question 1

What was the British response to the rebellions ?

Answer 1

Shock, fear of losing their colonies in Canada, and appoint a commission to investigate

Question 2

When did the London government appoint lord Durham to head a commission ?

Answer 2

Spring 1838

Question 3

What did the Durham report recommend ?

Answer 3

A combined elected assembly would serve both upper and lower Canada

Question 4

What is rep by pop and who recommended it?

Answer 4

Lord Durham recommended it, and it was the number if electors would be based of the population size

Question 5

When was the act of union passed and when did it come into effect?

Answer 5

Passed 1840 effect February 1841