Tensions in Lower Canada Flashcards
What was the Chateau Clique
A group of British businessmen on the Executive Council who wanted more British people to settle in Lower Canada so there would be an English majority. Also wanted to abolish French civil law & seigneurial system
What did the Chateau Clique do in 1822 and what did it lead to
Tried to unite Upper and Lower Canada - led to French Canadians mobilising opposition so they dropped it. Increased the mistrust of British people.
What did most of the tension stem from
British vs French canadian tensions
What were the “patriotes”
A group who wanted to reform the Canadian political system led by Joseph Papineau
The immigration of which group in the 1830s caused tension
Irish - stereotyped as criminal and diseased. Cholera outbreak in 1832 increased tensions and stereotypes. 2 men shot in 1832 election (shows tensions increased)
What did the patriotes use to their advantage to gain support
The economic problems and increased immigration
What was the Gosford Mission 1835 and how did it lead to tension
Lord Gosford led a royal inquiry into problems in Lower Canada. Sir Head disclosed to Upper Canada in January 1836 that the UK had no intention of implementing the change the patriotes wanted.
What was passed in March 1837
The 20 Russell Resolutions, which rejected the 92 resolutions from Papineau and said the Lower Canada owed Britain £142,000
What was the outcome of the Gosford Mission
The patriotes called for a boycott of British goods, so Gosford increased military presence and banned public meetings
What effect did Lord Gosford’s banning of public meetings have
Patriotes felt they had no legal means of reform, so had to make it a war
When did Louis Joseph Papineau draft the 92 resolutions
1834
When was the paramilitary group “Societe des Fils de La Liberte” formed
September 1837
