Between 1815-1840 Upper Canada was under the influence of a few elite individuals known as the ‘Family Compact’. These individuals held sway through their control of large amounts of land and their dominance of the governments various branches. With their hold on the government of Upper Canada, the family compact aimed to create a government that regulated all aspects of society. However the people of Canada disliked the family compacts dominance of Upper Canada’s political system and when attempts
he came to Canada with his mother, son, and Fiancee. Mackenzie had a talent for politics. As a result, he became the most famous and reputable newspaper editor and writer. He started running his own newspaper, which he named The Colonial Advocate, in 1824. The newspaper criticized the colonial government which disagreed with his political theories. In 1834, Mackenzie was authorized to be Toronto's first mayor. He used all his power against the government, which resulted in a rebellion in the last
will provoke rebellion” expressed by Hugh Williamson. In Upper and Lower Canada, citizens were dissatisfied with the government as what the citizens wanted was of none of their concern. Lower Canada was experiencing the termination of the french culture, land problems, and lack of power within their community. However, Upper Canada had an outdated colonial system of government, land grievances, and transportation problems. All together, both the Upper Canada and Lower Canada 1837 rebellions were justified
country the realization a new nation and broke the control they had over. Although it is clear that American Revolution created the nation of American, it can argued that it also created the nation up north; Canada. The Revolutionary War not only resulted in the nation of America but the nation of Canada as well. The American Revolution and Nova Scotia Reconsidered by George A. Rawlyk discuss the impact the American Revolution had on Nova Scotia. Due to the Seven Years’ War, there were many settlements
Susanna Moodie, a 19th-century emigrant to Canada. In a disparaging memoir entitled Roughing it in the Bush , published in London and addressed to an English audience, Moodie concentrated on the ‘otherness’ and ‘foreigness’ of Canada to refined European sensibilities, thus emphasising the privilege of ‘home’ over ‘native’ and ‘metropolitan’ over ‘provincial’. (Litvack 120). Life in the Clearings, Moodie’s sequel, intended to show the ‘more civilised’ side of Canada west, contained an account of her visit
The Causes for the Rebellion of 1837-1838 The rebellions of Upper and Lower Canada were in the interests of self-government but were doomed to failure from their beginning. Each of these two colonies encountered a great deal of problems right from the institution of the Constitution Act of 1791 and the problems continually got worse until the only choice to some seem to be rebellion. There were several problems that lead to the rebellions of 1837-38. In Lower Canada there was the agricultural
William Lyon Mackenzie, the Prime Minister of Toronto and the Leader of the Rebellion in Upper Canada is perceived as both heroic and infamous. In Mackenzie’s speech, The Proclamation to the People of Upper Canada, he is shown to be a strong democratic leader striving for change in the government not only for his own needs but for the people’s needs as well. However, in a political cartoon “Short Fuse”, illustrated by Terry Mosher, Mackenzie is represented as a short-tempered leader, who led his
Between 1760 and Confederation, settlement in Lower and Upper Canada expanded into the Canadian Shield. In Lower Canada, the Saguenay River, St. Maurice Valley, and the area north of Montreal were the primary areas of settlement. In Upper Canada, settlement was attempted in the Ottawa-Huron Tract, which extended eastward from Lake Huron into the Ottawa Valley. The Canadian Shield presented a challenge to settlement until population growth pushed the boundaries. In the early nineteenth century, the
Donnellys” is indicative of social and community relations during the nineteenth century in Upper Canada. Characterized by frontier agriculture, a growing but weak authority structure, and an influx of emigration, mob justice complemented the legal system nefariously. The arson of the Donnelly's home, as well as James Senior's imprisonment demonstrate the role of these two powers in society. I will argue that Upper Canada during the mid to late nineteenth century reacted to increased crime with both community
he played a prime role in the Rebellions of 1837 and he eventually rose to become the first Bishop of Toronto. John Strachan had a highly Loyalist view towards the governing of Upper Canada; he was especially faithful to the betterment of the Church of England. Strachan was in favour of a purely British Upper Canada or at least one run according to British standards. Although Strachan believed that the best way was the British way, many individuals in Upper Canada disagreed. Strachan's attempts
interests, lives changed forever. This is a rebellion. You’re willing to fight the authorities to be heard. Armed rebellion is only justifiable if nothing else works. The Rebellions of Upper and Lower Canada, Red River Rebellion, and Northwest Rebellion are all part of Canadian history. They show us that people can go against the government which usually results in a large loss of life, but more importantly change. The Rebellion of Upper and Lower Canada mainly occurred because of land issues, government
Canadians are known for their political culture of openness and comity. Canada, in contrast to the United States, is said to be based on peace, order and good government, whereas the latter is typically known for a culture of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. According to Elizabeth Mancke, this Canadian political culture comes from the Loyalists of the British crown who emigrated to Canada in the eighteenth century, fleeing American independence. That being said, although this is what she
The Rebellions of Lower Canada 1837-1838 Short term consequences would lead to long term benefits as the attempts of a rebellion in 1837 demonstrated. The efforts of Upper and Lower Canada were “two parallel, separate movements”1 attempting to reform the broken political system in which the British government reigned supreme. This was a system where the French-Canadians were denied real power and control over their own government; where all the real power lies in the British governors. While the
Canadian Nationalism Many people across the globe argue that nationalism within Canada is simply not feasible. It is said that we as a people, differ so greatly with our diverse cultures, religions, and backgrounds that we cannot come together and exist together as a strong, united nation. In his book, Lament for a Nation, George Grant tells the reader that “…as Canadians we attempted a ridiculous task in trying to build a conservative nation in the age of progress, on a continent we share with
Canada is a large country with a history of many people and cultures, both good, and bad. Louis Riel, one of the most controversial men in history, was not a hero; in fact he may have been the mere opposite. Riel, one of the most famous Metis leaders, is greatly viewed in the perspective of some, but he can also be viewed, as a true rebel, and someone who wasn’t a heroic Metis. Although Riel took part in joining Manitoba in the dominion of Canada, he also threatened the new dominion of Canada. Riel’s
At the same time, an equally serious crisis occurred in Upper Canada, when accusers, led by William Lyon Mackenzie (1795-1861) was critical of the government’s administration of cheap land grants. The rebellion in Lower Canada was led by another politically capable individual, Louis-Joseph Papineau(1786-1881). Rioting occurred in Montreal in 1837 but was quickly encompassed. Similar riots
married on 1811, and after 8 years they had 5 children, the eldest child died and after John was the eldest. In Glasgow his fathers business wansn't doing that good and he thought that if they would move to upper Canada they would have a better life there. So finally in 1820 they sailed to upper Canada. They arrived at Kingston in mid July, and John was only five years old. When he arrived his thought about Scotland just disapeard. The Macdonald family decided to stay in Kingston. Sir John A. only went
Canada, just like many other countries, has had their fair share of hardships. There were many major influences that got us to where we are today, and while they made us who we are, they could’ve been made with less favouritism towards the English. What hardships, you may ask, well that’s exactly what I’m going to be writing about: the past. The joining of the two separate colonieswas much more difficult then it could’ve been, and while there’s were many difficulties Canada faced, the three main
Canada Trip: Essay North America is the third largest continent in the world right behind Africa, and Asia. Two of the largest countries in the world are, our very own, the United States of America and Canada. Canada is the second largest country in the world. Although they are a part of North America, Canada is very well known because of the European culture that is a part of their country. Before the Europeans came over to Canada, a large population of a group called the Paleo-Indians not only
This agenda has continued to shape the socio-political landscape of Canada, where struggles for cultural recognition, equality, and justice persist. Lord Durham's legacy is marked by his promotion of racist ideologies towards French Canadians and indigenous peoples in Canada. His assimilationist policies aimed to erode the cultural identities of marginalized communities and reinforce British dominance in the colonial context