Rebellions in Upper & Lower Canada Flashcards
Who won a majority of votes in Lower Canada’s first election? Why did it mean nothing for them?
Parti Canadien and it meant nothing because the Governor could veto new laws.
Name one example of a bill that was overturned by the Governor.
- A bill making French one of the two official languages in Lower Canada was rejected.
- A bill passed to tax wine and tea in order to build jails but the governor rejected it and taxed seigneurs instead.
Describe Papineau.
- defender of French Canadian interests
- supported the Parti Canadien
- demanded a more democratic system
- rejected favouritism and corruption
What are the 92 Resolutions?
Demands sent to London by the Parti Patriote.
What is responsible government?
Government representatives are elected by the population.
How many years did it take London to respond to the 92 Resolutions? What did the people do in the meantime?
3 years
They stopped paying taxes.
What was Lord Russel’s response to the 92 Resolutions?
He refused all the demands and raised taxes without consent.
What did Lower Canada do after Lord Russel rejected their demands?
They rebelled
Who won the rebellions?
The British
What did Nelson do?
He secretly returned to Lower Canada and organized an army - they were defeated.
Which French political party was formed?
Parti Canadien (Parti Patriotes)
