Act of Union

Question 1

What was Lord Durham asked to do?

Answer 1

Propose a solution after the rebellions; figure out the problem in Canada and propose a solution

Question 2

What two problems did Lord Durham find?

Answer 2

1. Constitutional Sct gave the Legislative Assembly no real power
2. French Canadians were inferior, poorly evolved, bad…

Question 3

What were Lord Durham’s two recommendations?

Answer 3

1. Responsible government

2. Upper and Lower Canada should be united

Question 4

What did Great Britain do in response to the Durham Report?

Answer 4

1. United two Canadas

2. Did not grant responsible government

Question 5

What was Upper and Lower Canada’s new name when they were united?

Answer 5

The Province of Canada

Question 6

Who formed the Reform Party?

Answer 6

Lafontaine and Baldwin

Question 7

What did the Reform Party believe?

Answer 7

French and English should work together.

There should be responsible government.

Question 8

In what year was responsible government established and by whom?

Answer 8

1848, Lord Elgin

Question 9

Which two important laws were passed?

Answer 9

1. English and French were the official languages.

2. Compensation was given to Lower Canada for money lost during rebellions.

Question 10

In what year was the Act of Union

Answer 10

1840