1. ISSUES WITH THE COLONIAL GOVTS 1971-1837

2. PEOPLE OF LOWER CANADA Lower Canada
Population increased from: in 1806 to in 1841
Majority = French speaking population
Minority =English speaking British and American farmers
British rule and traditions were a direct threat to their cultural existence

3. Chateau Clique
Small group of wealthy English business men in Lower Canada
Dominated the executive and legislative councils
Control over the Lower Canada Colonial Govt
Why is this such an issue???

4. Unrest & CONCERNS in Lower Canada
Chateau Clique was encouraging immigration from great Britain
Increased immigration from Great Britain began to threaten French culture and language
Legislative assembly = little power = hard to make laws
1836- crops failed- Canadians face starvation
1837- economic depression- English merchants blamed

5. UNREST & CONCERNS IN LOWER CANADA
French and English speaking merchants wanted different things for lower Canada
British merchants wanted to increase taxes for canals, harbors and roads for merchant use

6. PEOPLE OF UPPER CANADA. Upper Canada
Loyalists- Pro British settlers from Britain and America
Settlers from great Great Britain - Ireland, Wales, Scotland, England
Population increased from: in 1806 to in 1841
Most inhabitants were subsistence farmers meaning they only farm for their family

7. FAMILY COMPACT Small group of powerful people in Upper Canada
Didn’t want US government values to be part of Canadian government
Defended British power in colonial govt
Believed power should be in the hands of few capable people (themselves)
They had power to stop any laws passed by the legislative assembly
Believed Church of England should have power
Loyal to Great Britain concept of monarchy rule
What were the US government values? Separate from Britain, democratic, responsible & Representative govt.

8. Unrest & CONCERNS in upper Canada
Responsible and Representative government was the major concern!
Need for more immigration to increase the English presence in Canada
Reduction in the role of Church of England in taxes and affairs
Stronger voice for Elected Assembly
Reduce voice for the Family Compact
No veto powers

9. Were the concerns dealt with?
Upper and Lower Canada governments were not willing to listen to the concerns of the colonists
They were not willing to make changes to the structure of government