1. The Introduction of Responsible Government in Canada
(Putting chapter 1 together)

2. Chapter 1
Has been about introducing democratic ideals to “Canada’s” governing system

3. Responsible Government (pg 73)
“ A government in which the executive council is responsible to the legislative assembly, whose members are representatives of the people”

4. Recall (pg 33):

5. Establish the context:
Family Compact and Chateau Clique control the colonies

6. In Summary:

7. Who:
Mackenzie (Upper Canada) and Papineau (Lower Canada) lead the Radical reformers (Patriotes in Lower Canada) in a fight (rebellion) against the established government structure

8. What:
Ultimately, this was a “fight” to include democratic ideals to the “Canadas”. Their actions culminated in the 1837 rebellions against the government.

9. When:
Frustration of the people, early 1800’s (Think: causes of rebellion)
Ninety two Resolutions, 1832
Rebellions of 1837
Act of Union, 1840
Responsible Government, 1849

10. Where:
Upper and Lower Canada (British Colonies)

11. How (Causes):
Land
People
Government Structure
French vs English

12. Effects (Outcomes):
Responsible Government was achieved in Canada with the passing of the Rebellion Losses Bill.