1. Rebellion vs. Revolution???
A rebellion is an organized resistance to a ruler or to government.
It's a stand against authority that's often violent in nature, but rarely successful.
EX – Rebellions of 1837
A revolution takes opposition a step further. It might be considered a successful rebellion.
A revolution involves change. So politically, one ruler or system of government is actually overthrown and replaced.
EX - American Revolution, French Revolution…

2. The Origins of Canada: From the British Conquest of New France to Confederation

3. Observation and Inferences
Observations: What do I see?
What makes a good observation?
Accurate
Relevant
Inferences: What can I conclude?
Plausible
Attention to detail

4. What are the differences between the map of 1713 and 1774?

5. Quebec Act
Read the excerpt from the Conflict and Colonialism chapter in Crossroads
Who passes this legislation and why?
What was put into place as a result of the Quebec Act?
What is missing? Why might the people of Quebec be displeased?

6. Quebec Act 1774 Why was the act put into place?
Passed by the British to provide effective govt. in Quebec
Intended to meet the needs of society and win loyalty of Canadiens (French Canadians)
What did the act do?
Boundary of Quebec extended
Governor and appointed council (including French speakers)
Freedom of religion
Protected French language
French civil law restored
Why might some be displeased?
BUT what were the people wanting that was not included???
no elected assembly = French AND English are unhappy

7. What are the differences between the map of 1774 and 1784?

8. Loyalists
In the American Revolution – what two sides were fighting? Who is Loyal to whom?
Patriots Loyalists
Want U.S.A Loyal to Britain
Who wins? What impact does that have on Canada????
Patriots win
Loyalists are no longer welcome in USA and many take free land in the closest colony loyal to Britain – Quebec! This changes the composition of Quebec and brings many more English speakers.

9. What are the differences between the map of 1784 and 1791?

10. 1791 Constitutional Act Read page 65 in your Horizons textbook
What was the Constitutional Act?
Established colonial government
Created Upper Canada and Lower Canada
Created an elected Legislative Assembly
What evidence can you find that this is not democratic?
Only male, land owners vote
Councils and Governor could VETO
What might be the result of this?
REBELLION!!!!

11. Understanding the 1791 Constitutional Act
Identify differences between 1791 and present day government.
This is a KEY cause of the 1837 Rebellions…

12. Rebellions of 1837 in Upper and Lower Canada
Origins of Canada
Rebellions of 1837 in Upper and Lower Canada

13. Upper and Lower Canada
Memory Trick: Upper Canada Is UP the St. Lawrence River. **Know for QUIZ** Lower Canada Montreal Quebec