why was lower canada in agricultural crisis

They failed to rotate crops resulting in low yields & pests

Why was there conflict in the late 1800s between farmers and fur traders

Both needed the same land in different, non-compatible, ways

Which is the correct order of colonial government (bottom to top in importance)

Assembly - Lieutenant Gov - Gov. General - British Crown

The Act of Union of 1841 implemented all BUT which of the following statements

Full responsible government be granted

An issue that immigrants faced when arriving in Upper Canada was

Having limited choice as most land was reserved

Why were land reserves a source of frustration for colonists?

They had to travel long distances around them

The Canadiens and Chateau clique disagreed about which of the following

Having Free trade with the Upper Canada, Having responsible government, Adopting a British way of life, building canals and roads to move goods

What was NOT a part of the voting system

Voting polls were only open for 3 hours.

What is the major difference between Reformers and Radicals in Upper Canada?

loyalty to the British Crown and parliamentary tradition

When Lower Canadian gov imposed rigid restrictions & made it illegal to gather, Patriotes ...

Met in secret and started training as a military

Lord Durham created a Report that suggested

The root of the Rebellion was cultural tension between Fr&En

How did the Family Compact influence Upper Canada?

They stopped building & public works of no benefit to them, They filled the councils and swayed the governor's decisions

Why were land speculators a frustration to many in Upper Canada

Bought up almost half of the available farm land

What was NOT a result of the Lower Canadian Rebellions?

The British Government gave into their demands

The American South depended on slavery for

Providing cheap labour on plantations

Lower Canada faced several economic issues... pick the false statement

Taxes were going to the Church for building Notre Dame

Which was NOT a result of Robert Gourlay's activism?

Gourlay and the members of the meeting were executed

Many Irish Immigrants could not take on or endure the voyage because

They were infected or already sick with disease

Lyon- Mackenzie, Papineau, Howe: What do these men all have in common

They all had their political thoughts published

Being caught as part of a Rebellion meant you could

Be sent away to Tasmania to work as a prisoner, be hung for treason

The Quebecois were worried about all of the following EXCEPT

being forced to join the Chateau Clique

What was wrong with the colonial governments of BNA

They were neither representative nor responsible

What did William Lyon Mackenzie want?

a republican form of government responsible for the people

What is a clergy reserve

Land put aside to provide income for the Anglican Church

Mackenzie's army of 500 failed because

Residents informed the Governor & begged their surrender

Louis Joseph Papineau led the Radical Patriotes - they wanted

The same privileges as British parliament & responsible gov

The American Revolution influenced Upper and Lower Canada by

Providing an example of a nation with democracy

The Act of Union of 1840 did what

United Upper & Lower Canada with the capital at Montreal

What was NOT a consequence of the Rebellions

Nova Scotia was granted responsible gov after Upper Canada

Why did the Canadiens resent the Chateau Clique

They had the best land and all the power & priviledges

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1
why was lower canada in agricultural crisis
They tried to introduce too many new crops
They failed to rotate crops resulting in low yields & pests
Too much land was dedicated to fur trapping
There was too little interest in farming
2
William Lyon Mackenzie marched his own army on which city?
Montreal
Halifax
Quebec
Toronto
3
Why was there conflict in the late 1800s between farmers and fur traders
They both were upset at the lack of choice for land
They both wanted access to the First Nations trade routes
Both were excited to trade with the Americans
Both needed the same land in different, non-compatible, ways
4
Which is the correct order of colonial government (bottom to top in importance)
Assembly - Lieutenant Gov - Gov. General - British Crown
British Crown - the people - the governor general.
Republic - Executive Council - Parliament
Parliament - Legislative Council - President
5
The Act of Union of 1841 implemented all BUT which of the following statements
English would be the language of the government
Full responsible government be granted
Lower Canada should help pay for Upper Canada's debts
Upper and Lower Canada should be united
6
An issue that immigrants faced when arriving in Upper Canada was
Having to chose between a life in the city or life on a farm
Having too much land to chose from
Having limited choice as most land was reserved
Having to visit Native Reserves before settling
7
Why were land reserves a source of frustration for colonists?
The best hunting lands were off limits
They had to wait to have their name placed on a list to buy
Only large families were allowed to buy them
They had to travel long distances around them
8
The Canadiens and Chateau clique disagreed about which of the following
Having Free trade with the Upper Canada
Having responsible government
Adopting a British way of life
building canals and roads to move goods
9
What was NOT a part of the voting system
Only white male landowners
Votes are public and made known
Voting polls were only open for 3 hours.
Intimidation often played a role to influence votes
10
What was the name of the militant branch of the Patriotes
Fils de la Liberte
Les Fillets du Mer
The Sons of Liberty
Les Filles du Roi
11
What is the major difference between Reformers and Radicals in Upper Canada?
Religious tolerance
Their desire to join the United States
loyalty to the British Crown and parliamentary tradition
The amount of wealth they possessed
12
The "ruling" elite in Upper Canada were known as
The Chateau Clique
The Grandparent Elect
The Hereditary Connection
The Family Compact
13
When Lower Canadian gov imposed rigid restrictions & made it illegal to gather, Patriotes ...
Started a fire in the Gov. General's house
Met in secret and started training as a military
Gave up and joined the Chateau Clique
Wrote a long essay about the unfairness of the restrictions
14
Lord Durham created a Report that suggested
Exile for all the rebels of the Rebellions
Allowed Halifax to become the capital of a new Canada
The root of the Rebellion was cultural tension between Fr&En
French become the national language
15
How did the Family Compact influence Upper Canada?
They stopped building & public works of no benefit to them
They encouraged public education for all
They filled the councils and swayed the governor's decisions
They invited immigrants to live with them for a year
16
Why were land speculators a frustration to many in Upper Canada
sold land at a discounted price
The land they bought was reserved for First Nations.
The Family Compact were kept out of the purchases
Bought up almost half of the available farm land
17
What was NOT a result of the Lower Canadian Rebellions?
The Patriotes were defeated in 3 days, retreating to Vermont
The British Government gave into their demands
Trying again, Lower Canadian volunteers beat the Patriots
1,300 were imprisoned, many were exiled & deported, 12 hung
18
The American South depended on slavery for
Providing excellent nannies
Teaching plantation wives about cooking
Providing cheap labour on plantations
Teaching plantation owners about farming techniques
19
Lower Canada faced several economic issues... pick the false statement
Taxes were going to the Church for building Notre Dame
The Quebecois were against trade with the United States
The Agricultural sector was failing
The forestry industry produced limited gains
20
What did the Constitutional Act of 1791 accomplish?
Created Newfoundland and Nova Scotia
Created Upper and Lower Canada
Created Ontario and Quebec
Gave free elections to Canadians
21
Which was NOT a result of Robert Gourlay's activism?
Gourlay was expelled from Canada
Organized meetings for greivances were made illegal
Gourlay and the members of the meeting were executed
Gourlay was arrested
22
Many Irish Immigrants could not take on or endure the voyage because
They were secret Russian spies
They were Catholic
They got seasick
They were infected or already sick with disease
23
Lord Durham did NOT recommend that
French citizens should assimilate with the English
the all the colonies of BNA should be united
That BNA join with the USA
people of BNA should have representative government
24
Lyon- Mackenzie, Papineau, Howe: What do these men all have in common
They are all members of the Chateau Clique
They all had their political thoughts published
The are all native French speakers
They are all Lawyers
25
Being caught as part of a Rebellion meant you could
Be sent away to Tasmania to work as a prisoner
lose an eyeball by spooning
be hung for treason
be allowed to run for Prime Minister
26
Canada forbade slave trade in
1800
1763
1863
1700
27
The Quebecois were worried about all of the following EXCEPT
being forced to speak English to do business
being forced to join the Chateau Clique
Losing their culture due to assimilation
being killed off from exposure to diseased immigrant
28
What was wrong with the colonial governments of BNA
They wouldn't veto what the Legislative tried to pass
They were a fair and representative oligarchy
They were neither representative nor responsible
They were run by a large council
29
The ruling elite in Lower Canada were known as the
Partie Patriote
The Chateau Clique
Le Clique Canadien
The Chateau Frontenac
30
What did William Lyon Mackenzie want?
a republican form of government responsible for the people
For his sons to attend Upper Canada College
the Family Compact to pay for a new printing press
The continued rule of the British Monarch
31
An Oligarchy is
rule by Oliver
rule by a small, select group
rule by eight people
rule by an appointed governor
32
What is a clergy reserve
Land put aside for Catholics
Land put aside for Irish immigrants
Land put aside to provide income for the Anglican Church
Land put aside for government revenue
33
Mackenzie's army of 500 failed because
Only 100 were actually armed to fight
Many supporters fled to America before the fight started
His army mutinied and sided with the Governor's army
Residents informed the Governor & begged their surrender
34
Who was a part of the Chateau Clique
Scottish pioneers
French Canadiens
Irish Immigrants
British settlers
35
Louis Joseph Papineau led the Radical Patriotes - they wanted
22 Resolutions to be passed
More holidays in the year
The same privileges as British parliament & responsible gov
A Chateau Clique of French speakers
36
Which was not an issue for Reform in Lower Canada
Lack of governmental represention
Church attendance
Taxation
Discrimination against French Canadiens
37
What problems did land speculators not create?
forced immigrants to buy lesser quality land
reserved land for Church use
pushed the price of land up
lack of choice of land for immigrants
38
Irish immigrants were forced to leave Ireland because of
the great chiptastrophy
The Tuberosity Tumors
The Fatigue Famine
The Potato blight
39
The American Revolution influenced Upper and Lower Canada by
by invading Russia
Leading the way in building an intercolonial railway
Providing an example of a nation with democracy
accepting rebels after the failed rebellions of 1837
40
The Act of Union of 1840 did what
Allowed the First Nations to access more land in the North
Gave the French more control over their culture
Gave Upper & Lower Canada their own governments
United Upper & Lower Canada with the capital at Montreal
41
What was NOT a consequence of the Rebellions
1000s of British troops were called up & martial law imposed
British Gov was forced to reconsider colonial government
Nova Scotia was granted responsible gov after Upper Canada
Rebellious newspapers were shut down
42
Slaves escaped to Canada along the
Above ground streetcar
underwater submarine
underground railroad
secret train ride
43
How was land surveyed and divided in Lower Canada
Church System
Township system
Red Riel system
Seigneurial system
44
Ontario was once known as
Lower Canada
Upper Canada
Toronto
Quebec
45
Why did the Canadiens resent the Chateau Clique
They were offended at their attempts to speak French
They were too welcoming & invited them to all their parties
They had the best land and all the power & priviledges
They didn't want more members in their Partie Patriote

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