Key events of Lower Canada revolt Flashcards
What paramilitary group was formed in September 1837 and how many joined
500+ joined the Societe des Fils de la Liberte in Montreal
When did street fighting break out of the Societe des Fils de la Liberte vs Doric Club (British settlers) & what did it lead to
6th November 1837 - led to British newspaper offices being burnt down
When were shots exchanged in Montreal
10th Nov 1837
When and why did Lord Gosford issue warrants for the arrest of patriote leaders
Rebels ambushed a small military force on 16th Nov 1837 wounding several
23rd November 1837
Surprise victory for patroites @ St Denis
25th November 1837
British general Wetherall defeats patriotes @ St Charles - then enters Montreal with 30 prisoners
When was martial law declared
5th December 1837
What happened in St Eustache on 14th December 1837
100 patriotes fleeing from a burning church are shot, British burn houses of known patriotes
When did Gosford get the situation under control
By January 1838 - patriotes either prisoners or have fled to America
What happened after the revolt was over in November 1838
Exiled patriotes raided along the border - known as the 2nd rebellion - unsuccessful as quashed by Canada and USA
How many patriotes were jailed after the revolt
500
What was London’s view on the revolt
They accepted that a new constitutional settlement must be reached
Who ruled Lower Canada after the revolt
10th February 1838 - Lord Gosford and a special council
