Unit 2 Union To Responsible Government Flashcards
What were syndenhams 2 goals?
- wanted to revive the economy of the 2 Canada’s
* improve both freight and personal travel up and down the st. Lawrence river
What did Sydenham do with the clergy reserves?
Divided the reserves amongst the Protestant churches and the revenue from these sales was used for education
If the counsellors lost support of the elected assembly what would happen?
They’d be replaced
What was syndenhams main element of his legacy?
That he wanted to find common ground between the reformers and the conservatives.
When did Bagot dismiss syndenhams counsellors & who did he appoint amongst the 5?
September 1842, & he dismissed 5 and appointed 5 new ones including lafontaine and Robert baldwin
What did metcalfe accomplish?
Put the brakes on the move toward responsible government
What year was Bagot replaced by metcalfe?
1843
What laws made a closed trading system?
The corn laws and navigation acts
What was the relationship between lord grey, lord Durham and lord Elgin?
Lord grey was lord durhams brother in law
Lord Elgin was lord durhams son in law
What were the instruction given to lord Elgin?
He was to bring full responsible government to the Canadian colonies
Who did Elgin call upon to form the executive council ?
Baldwin and lafontaine
What was the rebellion losses bill?
It was intended to compensate those property owners whose holdings were damaged in the rebellions in Canada eat and Canada west. 1849
Which political group went on a rampage about the rebellion losses bill?
The Tories
What day did the Tories burn the parliament buildings in Montreal?
April 25
