Unit 2 Reform Movement

Question 1

In what year were members of the legislative assembly criticizing the upper levels of government ?

Answer 1

1820

Question 2

What two incidents displayed that the family compact and the council as being anti democratic and not believing in responsible government?

Answer 2

• the 1824 election where the reformers won a tidy majority in the assembly
• wanted to allow Methodist ministers to solemnize marriage
• wanted clergy reserved to be sold and use the funds for public education

Question 3

Which election did the reform movement majorly gain its support from the public?

Answer 3

The 1828 election

Question 4

How many times was Mackenzie expelled from the assembly ?

Answer 4

4 times

Question 5

What is the seventh list of grievances?

Answer 5

Complaints made by reformers in the elected assembly in 1835.

Question 6

What were Francis bond heads instructions as governor ? What year was he appointed?

Answer 6

To smooth out relations between rival groups. 1836

Question 7

Which election pushed upper Canada to rebellion ?

Answer 7

The election of 1836

Question 8

How many rebels were going to storm Montgomery’s tavern? What day?

Answer 8

700 rebels, December 5th 1836

Question 9

How many people on each side were killed at the Montgomery tavern battle?

Answer 9

2 rebels 1 government militia