The Rebellions of Upper Canada 1837
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0AKQZA8muEI&t=181s
At this time, Upper and Lower Canada are controlled by England. The Maritime colonies
include New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Cape Breton, P.E.I., and Newfoundland. The colonial
government has an appointed lieutenant governor, named Sir Francis Bond Head,
and his assistant General Fitzgibbon. The War of 1812 is over.
Every seventh plot of land is given to the Protestant Church or one particular religion.
Farmers must physically build their own road in front of their farm. The clergy reserves do
not build roads. The people want more roads and bridges. Farmers complain to their legislative
assembly representatives who then complain to the lieutenant governor and the executive
council. Sir Francis Bond Head chose family members for council. This is nepotism,
when you favour family over others, and this group of men were called the Family Compact
in Upper Canada. These men vetoed the wishes of the farmers.
The farmers list seven grievances. An election is rigged. The disgruntled farmers form a
rebel political party and meet in secrecy. Here is a list of their problems or grievances:
1) Reformers were attacked by the Orangemen.
2) The economy is in crisis.
3) The election results were questioned.
4) The farmers wanted more democracy.
5) People were fearful of Americans or Loyalists.
6) The Family Compact were selected by family connections.
7) One out of seven plots of land or clergy reserves is given to the Protestant
or Anglican church.
Mackenzie, with the help of Gibson, organize rebels who would meet at the Montgomery
Tavern. They stormed down Yonge Street, but they retreated once British troops fired.
Mackenzie fled to the United States while his followers were executed or exiled.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0AKQZA8muEI&t=181s
At this time, Upper and Lower Canada are controlled by England. The Maritime colonies
include New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Cape Breton, P.E.I., and Newfoundland. The colonial
government has an appointed lieutenant governor, named Sir Francis Bond Head,
and his assistant General Fitzgibbon. The War of 1812 is over.
Every seventh plot of land is given to the Protestant Church or one particular religion.
Farmers must physically build their own road in front of their farm. The clergy reserves do
not build roads. The people want more roads and bridges. Farmers complain to their legislative
assembly representatives who then complain to the lieutenant governor and the executive
council. Sir Francis Bond Head chose family members for council. This is nepotism,
when you favour family over others, and this group of men were called the Family Compact
in Upper Canada. These men vetoed the wishes of the farmers.
The farmers list seven grievances. An election is rigged. The disgruntled farmers form a
rebel political party and meet in secrecy. Here is a list of their problems or grievances:
1) Reformers were attacked by the Orangemen.
2) The economy is in crisis.
3) The election results were questioned.
4) The farmers wanted more democracy.
5) People were fearful of Americans or Loyalists.
6) The Family Compact were selected by family connections.
7) One out of seven plots of land or clergy reserves is given to the Protestant
or Anglican church.
Mackenzie, with the help of Gibson, organize rebels who would meet at the Montgomery
Tavern. They stormed down Yonge Street, but they retreated once British troops fired.
Mackenzie fled to the United States while his followers were executed or exiled.
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