The Spark of Rebellion (1837-38)
The Rebellions of 1837-38: a violent demand for democracy. Colonists in Upper & Lower Canada VS unelected elites, the 'Family Compact' & 'Château Clique.' Though defeated militarily, the rebellions succeeded politically. They forced Britain to investigate colonial grievances, leading directly to the Durham Report & the path to responsible government. #Canada #CreationOfCanada #History #Democracy
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rebellions_of_1837%E2%80%931838
The Numbered Treaties (1871-1921)
Canada's westward expansion after 1867 was not into empty land. The Numbered Treaties, 11 agreements signed between the Crown & First Nations from 1871-1921 allowed it. Foundational, deeply complex & controversial, they cover vast territories -- Ontario to the Rockies. Essential to understand Canada's creation & relationship with Indigenous peoples. #Canada #CreationOfCanada #IndigenousHistory #Treaties
The Numbered Treaties (1871-1921)
Canada's westward expansion after 1867 was not into empty land. The Numbered Treaties, 11 agreements signed between the Crown & First Nations from 1871-1921 allowed it. Foundational, deeply complex & controversial, they cover vast territories -- Ontario to the Rockies. Essential to understand Canada's creation & relationship with Indigenous peoples. #Canada #CreationOfCanada #IndigenousHistory #Treaties
The Act of Union (1840)
Britain's response to the 1837 rebellions was the Act of Union. It merged Upper & Lower Canada into one province with a key goal of assimilating French Canadians. The plan backfired. It created political gridlock that forced French and English politicians to form coalitions to govern, setting the stage for the 'Great Coalition' that would later champion Confederation. #Canada #CreationOfCanada #History #Politics
The Numbered Treaties (1871-1921)
Canada's westward expansion after 1867 was not into empty land. The Numbered Treaties, 11 agreements signed between the Crown & First Nations from 1871-1921 allowed it. Foundational, deeply complex & controversial, they cover vast territories -- Ontario to the Rockies. Essential to understand Canada's creation & relationship with Indigenous peoples. #Canada #CreationOfCanada #IndigenousHistory #Treaties
The Numbered Treaties (1871-1921)
Canada's westward expansion after 1867 was not into empty land. The Numbered Treaties, 11 agreements signed between the Crown & First Nations from 1871-1921 allowed it. Foundational, deeply complex & controversial, they cover vast territories -- Ontario to the Rockies. Essential to understand Canada's creation & relationship with Indigenous peoples. #Canada #CreationOfCanada #IndigenousHistory #Treaties
The Spark of Rebellion (1837-38)
The Rebellions of 1837-38: a violent demand for democracy. Colonists in Upper & Lower Canada VS unelected elites, the 'Family Compact' & 'Château Clique.' Though defeated militarily, the rebellions succeeded politically. They forced Britain to investigate colonial grievances, leading directly to the Durham Report & the path to responsible government. #Canada #CreationOfCanada #History #Democracy
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rebellions_of_1837%E2%80%931838
The Numbered Treaties (1871-1921)
Canada's westward expansion after 1867 was not into empty land. The Numbered Treaties, 11 agreements signed between the Crown & First Nations from 1871-1921 allowed it. Foundational, deeply complex & controversial, they cover vast territories -- Ontario to the Rockies. Essential to understand Canada's creation & relationship with Indigenous peoples. #Canada #CreationOfCanada #IndigenousHistory #Treaties
The Act of Union (1840)
Britain's response to the 1837 rebellions was the Act of Union. It merged Upper & Lower Canada into one province with a key goal of assimilating French Canadians. The plan backfired. It created political gridlock that forced French and English politicians to form coalitions to govern, setting the stage for the 'Great Coalition' that would later champion Confederation. #Canada #CreationOfCanada #History #Politics
The Numbered Treaties (1871-1921)
Canada's westward expansion after 1867 was not into empty land. The Numbered Treaties, 11 agreements signed between the Crown & First Nations from 1871-1921 allowed it. Foundational, deeply complex & controversial, they cover vast territories -- Ontario to the Rockies. Essential to understand Canada's creation & relationship with Indigenous peoples. #Canada #CreationOfCanada #IndigenousHistory #Treaties
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