Rebellions of 1837–1838

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. What is the geographical scope?Rebellions occurred in Lower Canada (modern Quebec) and Upper Canada (modern Ontario)
2. What is the key document post-rebellion?Lord Durham's Report on the Affairs of British North America (1839)
3. What were the Rebellions of 1837–1838 about?They were fights in Canada where people wanted their leaders to listen and give them more power.
4. Who led the rebellions in Lower Canada?The Patriotes, led by Louis‑Joseph Papineau, fought for the French language and culture.

Château Clique: An informal group of wealthy, English-speaking elites who dominated the government of Lower Canada.
Family Compact: A similar group of elite officials who held significant power in Upper Canada.
Responsible Government: A constitutional principle requiring the executive branch to be accountable to the elected legislative assembly.
Act of Union 1840: Legislation that united Upper and Lower Canada, creating the Province of Canada, and aimed to assimilate French Canadians.