Jeremy

Important Events-Papineau did a public speech about the unfairness of the British government.They wanted to promote culture, rights, and interests. The British government didn't like that and some riots started. That happened because Papineau and the Patriots asked the British government for many changes. The british government rejected it all.The farmers had crop failures in some parts of lower Canada and the British would not give the farmers money. That made the patriots very angry and fighting broke out.THe government tried to arrest the Parti Patriotes the leaders fled to the countryside and the rebellion started. The patriots won the first battle but then the British soldiers got reinforcments and completely overwhelmed the patriots. Even though the patriots lost it forced the British government to make some changes. After they lost Papineau fled to the united states.​ Where he hid. Other rebels did the same. Later they returned to lower canada in hope of taking down the government but those thoughts were quickly diminished.

Key Names: The leader the patriots was Louis-Joseph Papineau, and the Parti Patriotes. The followers were the patriots. The Government leader was Chateau Clique.

The effect on Canadian identity of the conflict. Here is what the act of union said Lower Canada was made canada east. The change of government was one step closer to the government today. After the war only the english language was allowed for a time period, then french was allowed. That was where Quebec was made. This picture is a picture of lord durham. He made a very famous report. In it he stated that in orderake an english speaking majority that upper and lower canada would be joined. Also he believed that he would assure the French Assimilation. Also Durham reccomended that the colonies should get more independence from the mother country.

Five Questions

Question: What is the biggest aspect of Lord Durhams report contributing to Canada today Answer: Upper and Lower canada being joined was very significant because otherwise Canada might of not been a country today.

Question: Who won the battle of St.Eustice and why was that battle so significant Answer: The british won and it was significant because that was the battle that ended the war

Question: Why did the rebellion of lower Canada start Answer: It started because the patriotes did not like how the british government did not deal with any of there problems.

Question: After the war the French were not happy. Why do you think that is true Answer: Lots of the French were assimilated and the Freench language was not allowed.

Question: Who won the war of st. Denis and why was it important Answer: The patriotes won the war and it was important because that was one of the few battles the patriotes one.