UNIT TEST REVIEW – GOOD LUCK!!

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?”

“A small group of people who have all the power? Oligarchy

“people are voted in to represent the citizens’ interests in government”

“people are voted in to represent the citizens’ interests in government” Representative Government

“immigrants travelled to the Canadian Colonies on boats nicknamed . . .”

“immigrants travelled to the Canadian Colonies on boats nicknamed . . .” Coffin Ships

“a series of secret safe houses to transport slaves from the southern United States to Canada ”

“a series of secret safe houses to transport slaves from the southern United States to Canada ” Underground Railroad

“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”

“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

“a government that is both representative and responsible”

“a government that is both representative and responsible” Democracy

“The French Colony”

“The French Colony” Lower Canada

“The 2 councils appointed by the governor that held all the power in upper and lower Canada”

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

“Parliament elected by the majority of citizens to represent their interests in Government”

“Parliament elected by the majority of citizens to represent their interests in Government” Legislative Assembly

“The ability to override a decision made by another”

“The ability to override a decision made by another” Veto

“The ruling Elite in Upper Canada”

“The ruling Elite in Upper Canada” Family Compact

“The ruling Elite in Lower Canada”

“The ruling Elite in Lower Canada” Chateau Clique

“The Leader of the Uprising in Upper Canada”

“The Leader of the Uprising in Upper Canada” William Lyon Mackenzie

“The Leader of the Uprising in Lower Canada”

“The Leader of the Uprising in Lower Canada” Louis-Joseph Papineau

“The Battle leader in lower Canada who was victorious in the Battle of Saint-Dennis”

“The Battle leader in lower Canada who was victorious in the Battle of Saint-Dennis” Wolfred Nelson

Which rebellion failed because of Disorganization and poor leadership?

Which rebellion failed because of Disorganization and poor leadership? Upper Canada

Which rebellion failed because of lack of support from the Church?

Which rebellion failed because of lack of support from the Church? Lower Canada

“In upper Canada, 2/7 of the land was owned by”

“In upper Canada, 2/7 of the land was owned by” Clergy / Crown reserves

“the list of demands for change by patriotes of Lower Canada, sent to the British Government”

“the list of demands for change by patriotes of Lower Canada, sent to the British Government” 92 Resolutions

“He had to flee to the United States dressed as a woman”

“He had to flee to the United States dressed as a woman” William Lyon Mackenzie

“He wrote a report recommending Unification, assimilation and Responsible government”

“He wrote a report recommending Unification, assimilation and Responsible government” Lord Durham

“He made the Canadian Government responsible to the people”

“He made the Canadian Government responsible to the people” Lord Elgin

“this bill resulted in riots and the burning of the parliament buildings”

“this bill resulted in riots and the burning of the parliament buildings” Rebellion Loses Bill

“this bill proved that Canada did have responsible government’

“this bill proved that Canada did have responsible government’ Rebellion Loses Bill

“This was the unification of Upper and Lower Canada into 1 colony’

“This was the unification of Upper and Lower Canada into 1 colony’ Act of Union (1841)

“Both the English and the French had to agree for any laws to be passed in government”

“Both the English and the French had to agree for any laws to be passed in government” Double Majority

“after the Act of Union in 1841, the English ½ of the Canadian colony would be called . . .”

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

“after the Act of Union in 1841, the French ½ of the Canadian colony would be called . . .”

“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?

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

What was the Journey to Canada in Coffin ships like?

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

The Underground Railroad? (challenges, motivations, symbols)

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

The effect of European settlers on the First Nations people?

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?

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