2. Chapter 7 will be discussing the causes and the effects of the Great Migration. It will further discuss how a desire for greater democracy changed British North America.

3. Poverty in Britain pg. 201 a). b). c). Opportunity in the Colonies pg. 202 a). b). c).

4. TermDefinition Demographic Change Unemployment Famine

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6. Using the graph on page 203, describe the demographic change that took place between 1840 and 1850. ( 1 sentence)

7. Key Words Cholera: a contagious disease that causes intestinal problems and dehydration Quarantine: a place where people with a contagious disease are required to stay in an effort to keep the disease from spreading.

9. Who: What: When: Where: Why: How:

11. 1. How do you think the following expression relates to Great Migration, the journey is only half the battle? Explain. 2. If people were willing to take this perilous journey to Canada in order to emigrate, what does this imply about the living conditions in Great Britain? Explain 3. How do you think the following expression relates to Great Migration, the journey is only half the battle? Explain. 4. If people were willing to take this perilous journey to Canada in order to emigrate, what does this imply about the living conditions in Great Britain? Explain

13. Before Reading – Background Knowledge What do you recall about Representative Democracy? What do you remember about how democracy works in Canada today from your grade 6 social studies?

14. What Did the Reformers Want? Page 207 Key Concept: What is a reformer?

15. Colonial Government in British North America SimilaritiesDemocratic Government in British North America

16. Who Had Power in British North America? Who Has Power in a Democracy?

17. Based on what you’ve discovered in this section, explain what the authors of the text meant when they stated, “In some ways, the reformers who sought to change the government of British North America wanted Britain to treat them like adults.” Why do you think reformers thought a change of democracy was so necessary?

18. Answer 1 of the following: Near the end of the reading on page 209, the authors state, “Some reformers advocated (argued for) changing the power structure of government while maintaining ties to Britain. Some advocated ending British rule altogether and establishing a republic like the United States.” Based on your understanding of North American history, how do you think the British would react if Canada decided it wanted to set up a republic like the United States? Support your answer with historical reference. On pages 210 and 211, John Stuart Mill was worried about the tyranny of the majority developing in a democracy. How would you describe this concept of “tyranny of the majority”?

20. The Rebellions of 1837 and 1838 pages 212 through to 221

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23. Compare?Contrast?

24. Louis-Joseph Papineau, Lower Canada William Lyon Mackenzie Upper Canada Joseph Howe Nova Scotia

25. Similar?Different?

26. Based on what you discovered, what are the reasons why people in Lower Canada are considering open rebellion against the Colonial government?

28. Main Idea of the Article (Point)

29. Who – What – When – Where- Why – How –