History Inquiry

Upper Canada

Upper Canada

Lower Canada

Lower Canada

How did people travel in Upper Canada?

How did people travel in Lower Canada

Subtopic

People that were immigrants in Lower Canada went on a ship to go to British North America but they did not last the journey because of starvation and diseases but also the whole ship was crammed with people so they all died.

People in Upper Canada traveled by ships called “cargo ships” to get to each other's sides, they did this to make trades with each other.

What was the government like in Upper Canada?

The government in Upper Canada was very powerful because the group that held the most power in the government this was the Chateau clique. The members of this group joined the British they did this because they wanted the Roman catholic church to stay powerful, but also they both wanted more settlers in the colony.

What was the government like in Lower Canada?

The government in Lower Canada was the Chateau clique. The members of this group joined the British they did this because they wanted the Roman catholic church to stay powerful, but also they both wanted more settlers in the colony.

Were there any economical problems with money in Upper Canada? Were any of those problems solved?

Yes that problem was solved because if they asked for money from the seigneur they would always find a way to pay back there dues especially if they needed their basic needs.

Which people were most important/empowered in Upper Canada? Why were they so important/empowered?

I think Louis Joseph Papineau was important/empowered because he came from the professional class. He was also a leader of the common people like him because he believed in a separate french Canadian nation. He was even a radical reformer because he was willing to consider fighting for a change.

What important roles/jobs were taken place in Upper Canada in 1837-1838? Why? Explain?

In Upper Canada the highest role in the government was the Executive Council they advises the Governor and in Upper Canada the highest government was also the Executive Council they were in charge of advises the Lieutenant-Governor.

Which side of the rebellion do you think was right?Why?

We thought that the Radicals was right because there methides were very drastic and violent but because they were violent they made people recognize the purpose of if you step out of line then you would know that there would be consequences.

In Upper and Lower Canada the rebellions were trying to improve canals harbors and roads because they wanted to make it easier to transport wheat and timber to Britain, but to do that they suggested that all landowners be taxed to pay for these improvements, but the inhabitants were not interested because they thought it would only help the merchants and not them. So they did not gain anything.

Were there any economical problems with money in Lower Canada? Were any of those problems solved?

Yes that problem was solved because if they asked for money from the seigneur they would always find a way to pay back there dues especially if they needed their basic needs.

Which people were most important/empowered in Lower Canada? Why were they so important/empowered?

A person that is important is Louis Lafontaine because he supported Papineau and he thought the best way to make a change was happening in Lower Canada, was to pass reforms in the assembly, he believed in making a change peacefully.g topic

What important roles/jobs were taken place in Upper Canada in 1837-1838? Why? Explain?

In Lower Canada the highest role in the government was the Executive Council they advises the Governor.

What were the rebellions trying to gain/accomplish in Upper and Lower Canada?Explain?