UNIT TEST REVIEW – GOOD LUCK!! Rebellions of 1837 UNIT TEST REVIEW – GOOD LUCK!!

Group questions Use the large paper and all the people in your group to answer the following:

Draw a diagram that illustrates the government structure of Upper and Lower Canada in the 1830s Words to include: Legislative Assembly * Family Compact Executive Council * Chateau Clique Legislative Council * Veto Governor * appointed Elected * the people

Why was the government in 1837 not Democratic (not Responsible)?

Why was the government in 1837 not Democratic (not Responsible) Why was the government in 1837 not Democratic (not Responsible)? Appointed councils (executive and legislative) and the governor could all VETO any law passed by the elected legislative assembly (making them useless)

Take a different colour to your government diagram and demonstrate how lord Elgin made the Government of Canada Responsible

Individual trivia You will answer the following questions using the white boards or a scrap piece of paper

What word matches the Definition? “A small group of people who have all the power?”

What word matches the Definition? “A small group of people who have all the power? Oligarchy

What word matches the Definition? “people are voted in to represent the citizens’ interests in government”

What word matches the Definition? “people are voted in to represent the citizens’ interests in government” Representative Government

What word matches the Definition? “immigrants travelled to the Canadian Colonies on boats nicknamed . . .”

What word matches the Definition? “immigrants travelled to the Canadian Colonies on boats nicknamed . . .” Coffin Ships

What word matches the Definition? “a series of secret safe houses to transport slaves from the southern United States to Canada ”

What word matches the Definition? “a series of secret safe houses to transport slaves from the southern United States to Canada ” Underground Railroad

What word matches the Definition? “a government that has the power to change the law, follows the wishes of the majority, and can be removed from office by that majority”

What word matches the Definition? “a government that has the power to change the law, follows the wishes of the majority, and can be removed from office by that majority” Responsible Government

What word matches the Definition? “a government that is both representative and responsible”

What word matches the Definition? “a government that is both representative and responsible” Democracy

What word matches the Definition? “The French Colony”

What word matches the Definition? “The French Colony” Lower Canada

What word matches the Definition? “The 2 councils appointed by the governor that held all the power in upper and lower Canada”

What word matches the Definition? “The 2 councils appointed by the governor that held all the power in upper and lower Canada” Executive Council and Legislative council

What word matches the Definition? “Parliament elected by the majority of citizens to represent their interests in Government”

What word matches the Definition? “Parliament elected by the majority of citizens to represent their interests in Government” Legislative Assembly

What word matches the Definition? “The ability to override a decision made by another”

What word matches the Definition? “The ability to override a decision made by another” Veto

What word matches the Definition? “The ruling Elite in Upper Canada”

What word matches the Definition? “The ruling Elite in Upper Canada” Family Compact

What word matches the Definition? “The ruling Elite in Lower Canada”

What word matches the Definition? “The ruling Elite in Lower Canada” Chateau Clique

What word matches the Definition? “The Leader of the Uprising in Upper Canada”

What word matches the Definition? “The Leader of the Uprising in Upper Canada” William Lyon Mackenzie

What word matches the Definition? “The Leader of the Uprising in Lower Canada”

What word matches the Definition? “The Leader of the Uprising in Lower Canada” Louis-Joseph Papineau

What word matches the Definition? “The Battle leader in lower Canada who was victorious in the Battle of Saint-Dennis”

What word matches the Definition? “The Battle leader in lower Canada who was victorious in the Battle of Saint-Dennis” Wolfred Nelson

What word matches the Definition? Which rebellion failed because of Disorganization and poor leadership?

What word matches the Definition? Which rebellion failed because of Disorganization and poor leadership? Upper Canada

What word matches the Definition? Which rebellion failed because of lack of support from the Church?

What word matches the Definition? Which rebellion failed because of lack of support from the Church? Lower Canada

What word matches the Definition? “In upper Canada, 2/7 of the land was owned by”

What word matches the Definition? “In upper Canada, 2/7 of the land was owned by” Clergy / Crown reserves

What word matches the Definition? “the list of demands for change by patriotes of Lower Canada, sent to the British Government”

What word matches the Definition? “the list of demands for change by patriotes of Lower Canada, sent to the British Government” 92 Resolutions

What word matches the Definition? “He had to flee to the United States dressed as a woman”

What word matches the Definition? “He had to flee to the United States dressed as a woman” William Lyon Mackenzie

What word matches the Definition? “He wrote a report recommending Unification, assimilation and Responsible government”

What word matches the Definition? “He wrote a report recommending Unification, assimilation and Responsible government” Lord Durham

What word matches the Definition? “He made the Canadian Government responsible to the people”

What word matches the Definition? “He made the Canadian Government responsible to the people” Lord Elgin

What word matches the Definition? “this bill resulted in riots and the burning of the parliament buildings”

What word matches the Definition? “this bill resulted in riots and the burning of the parliament buildings” Rebellion Loses Bill

What word matches the Definition? “this bill proved that Canada did have responsible government’

What word matches the Definition? “this bill proved that Canada did have responsible government’ Rebellion Loses Bill

What word matches the Definition? “This was the unification of Upper and Lower Canada into 1 colony’

What word matches the Definition? “This was the unification of Upper and Lower Canada into 1 colony’ Act of Union (1841)

What word matches the Definition? “Both the English and the French had to agree for any laws to be passed in government”

What word matches the Definition? “Both the English and the French had to agree for any laws to be passed in government” Double Majority

What word matches the Definition? “after the Act of Union in 1841, the English ½ of the Canadian colony would be called . . .”

What word matches the Definition? “after the Act of Union in 1841, the English ½ of the Canadian colony would be called . . .” Canada West

What word matches the Definition? “after the Act of Union in 1841, the French ½ of the Canadian colony would be called . . .”

What word matches the Definition? “after the Act of Union in 1841, the French ½ of the Canadian colony would be called . . .” Canada East

Describe at least 3 points for . . . What was life like for Women in Upper Canada?

Describe at least 3 points for . . . What was life like for Women in Upper Canada? Married Lots of children / pregnancies Clear land / farm Gather wood / medicine / vegetation Make soap / candles Isolated

Describe at least 3 points for . . . What was the Journey to Canada in Coffin ships like?

Describe at least 3 points for . . . What was the Journey to Canada in Coffin ships like? Crowded Bring own food – rotten / smelly / starve Disease and death In steerage (where cargo would go) for entire journey Cots / dorm accommodation

Describe at least 3 points for . . . The Underground Railroad? (challenges, motivations, symbols)

Describe at least 3 points for . . . The Underground Railroad? (challenges, motivations, symbols) Leave due to abuse, lack of freedom (slavery) Travel to Canada where slavery is illegal (even if still is racism) Series of safe houses Use code words and symbols to give direction

Describe at least 3 points for . . . The effect of European settlers on the First Nations people?

Describe at least 3 points for . . . The effect of European settlers on the First Nations people? Loss of land to settlement Loss of independence as work for fur trade Competition for resources Loss of animals Disease New religion / culture forced upon them New way of claiming territory / land

Can you answer . . . What causes were the same for both Rebellions?

Can you answer . . . What causes were the same for both Rebellions? Both wanted Responsible government

Can you answer . . . The Events of the Rebellion in Lower Canada?

Can you answer . . . The Events of the Rebellion in Lower Canada? 92 resolutions written and rejected Riots and protests Church vocally does not support rebellion Papineau escapes capture Victory in battle at Saint Dennis Losses in Saint Charles and Saint Eustache French Surrender to British

Can you answer . . . The Events of the Rebellion in Upper Canada?

The Events of the Rebellion in Upper Canada? Can you answer . . . The Events of the Rebellion in Upper Canada? Mackenzie meets in Montgomery’s Tavern and plans an attack on York, when the British are distracted in Lower Canada March on Yonge Street Fire weapons, confusion, Retreat Surrender (and Mackenzie escapes to USA)

Can you answer . . . Why did each Rebellion Fail?

Can you answer . . . Why did each Rebellion Fail? Upper: disorganization / poor leadership Lower: lack of Church support, fear of looting

Can you answer . . . What did Lord Durham recommend in his report?

Can you answer . . . What did Lord Durham recommend in his report? Assimilation of French Union of 2 colonies Responsible Government

Can you answer . . . What was the reaction to the Rebellion Losses Bill? Why did Lord Elgin pass it anyway?

Can you answer . . . What was the reaction to the Rebellion Losses Bill? Riots / burn parliament buildings Why did Lord Elgin pass it anyway? Because it was legally passed, and the government was now responsible

Any Questions?