Why did these two leaders form an alliance?

To give more weight to their demands

Why was a United Canada bad for Lower Canada?

Because they would have to share the customs duties

What is Protectionism?

A policy meant to protect the economy from foreign states

Lord Durham also wanted...

The French to be a minority in the Legislative Assembly

Why did Britain not give United Canada a responsible government?

Because Britain wanted to keep their power in United Canada

Why was it not fair that both L.C. and U.C. had 42 members in the Legislative Assembly?

Because L.C. had the larger population

Why did some people in Britain want to get rid of Protectionism?

Merchants wanted to buy products from foreign markets

Who could block bills that were proposed by the Legislative Assembly? (1840-1848)

Governor General, Executive Council, and Legislative Council

What best describes Responsible Government?

When the Legislative Assembly chooses the Executive Council

Why was Robert Baldwin unpopular with English Canadians?

Because he defended French Canadian rights

What was the Corn Law?

An example of Protectionism that taxed corn

What is a preferential tariff?

A deal given to partners in trading

What recommendation did Lord Durham make to Britain after the armed rebellions?

Unite Lower Canada and Upper Canada

What did the Reformers want? (1841)

Responsible government and French rights

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1
Which became the official language of United Canada?
French
English
2
Why did these two leaders form an alliance?
Because they thought they would get to work half as hard
To give more weight to their demands
Because they wanted to copy each other's work
Because leading a political party is hard work
3
Why was a United Canada bad for Lower Canada?
Because they would have to share the customs duties
Because they would have to share their food
4
What is Protectionism?
When you station troops along the water for defence
It is when you wear special equipment to play sports
A policy meant to protect the economy from foreign states
When you pay "protection" money to the government
5
Lord Durham also wanted...
More roads in Upper Canada
The French to be a minority in the Legislative Assembly
The English to be a minority in the Legislative Assembly
More ports in Lower Canada
6
What did Lower Canada get to keep?
French civil law
French food
French criminal law
7
Why did Britain not give United Canada a responsible government?
Because United Canada was not big enough
Because United Canada was not ready
Because Britain wanted to keep their power in United Canada
Because Britain didn't want the other colonies to be jealous
8
What did the Conservatives want? (1841)
Better domestic trade
Responsible government
English rights
Nothing really.
9
The UK maintained power over what kind of affairs?
Internal Affairs
External Affairs
10
In 1851 a law was adopted that set aside 230,000 to create what?
A theme park
A provincial park
A park
Reserves for Indigenous groups
11
Why would a United Canada be good for Upper Canada?
Because they had a lot of debt
Because they didn't have enough food
Because they needed some more culture
Because they wanted to work with Lower Canada
12
The end of Protectionism was the beginning of ...
Responsible government
Parliament
Government
Responsible parliament
13
Why was it not fair that both L.C. and U.C. had 42 members in the Legislative Assembly?
Because U.C. had the larger population
Because L.C. had the larger population
14
How many members each did U.C. and L.C. have in the Legislative Assembly?
84
44
40
42
15
Which language was now used for all of United Canada's affairs?
French
Klingon
Spanish
English
16
In what year did United Canada become a Responsible Government?
1848
1851
1849
1850
17
Who was Louis-Hippolyte LaFontaine?
Leader of the Conservatives
A famous poet
Leader of the U.C. Reformers
Leader of the L.C. Reformers
18
Why did some people in Britain want to get rid of Protectionism?
It was too expensive
Merchants wanted to buy products from foreign markets
Merchants wanted to sell more products to foreign markets
They wanted the government to fall
19
How are you feeling about tomorrow's test?
I'm good
50/50
Oh crap
Test? What test?
20
Who was Robert Baldwin? (1804-1858)
Leader of the L.C. Reformers
Leader of the Conservatives
The Governor General
Leader of the U.C. Reformers
21
The Governor General could still choose the members of the ...
Legislative Assembly
The Reformers
Executive Council
Legislative Council
22
Who could block bills that were proposed by the Legislative Assembly? (1840-1848)
Governor General, Executive Council, and Legislative Council
Both the Executive Council and Governor General
The Executive Council
The Governor General
23
What best describes Responsible Government?
When the Legislative Assembly chooses the Legislative Coun.
When the Legislative Assembly chooses the Governor General
When the Legislative Assembly chooses the Prime Minister
When the Legislative Assembly chooses the Executive Council
24
Why was Robert Baldwin unpopular with English Canadians?
Because he smelt funny
Because he called the Queen a sissy
Because he defended French Canadian rights
Because he was lazy
25
Now, the Legislative Assembly could choose the members of the ...
Executive Council
Legislative Group
Legislative Council
Executive Group
26
When was the Act of Union adopted?
1838
1841
1840
1839
27
The Reformers passed many laws, but which two were to the advantage of French Canadians?
Language and amnesty
Amnesty and compensation
Freedom of Religion and amnesty
Compensation and language
28
Who was allowed to settle on the reserves?
English Canadians
Indigenous groups
French Canadians
Anyone
29
What was the Corn Law?
A rule about how much corn you could sell
A law stating every person must grow corn
An example of Protectionism that taxed corn
A law strictly forbidding French Canadians from growing corn
30
What was Lord Durham's goal?
Assimilate the English
Assimilate the French
Assimilate the British
Assimilate the Americans
31
What is a preferential tariff?
A preferred legislation
A deal given to partners in trading
32
What recommendation did Lord Durham make to Britain after the armed rebellions?
Unite Lower Canada and Upper Canada
Take Lower Canada by force
Go to war with France
Sell Lower Canada
33
What did the Reformers want? (1841)
Responsible government and English rights
French rights and better domestic trade
Responsible government and French rights
English rights and better domestic trade
34
What was the Bagot Commission's focus?
Responsible government
Protectionism
The French Canadian rebellion
Indigenous affairs

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