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Question: What was the role of the Legislative Council vs. the Legislative Assembly? Legislative Council – appointed by the Crown (like a Senate). Legislative Assembly – elected by property-owning citizens, but had little real power because the governor and council could veto its decisions. Unit 2: Social and Economic Changes (early 1800s) Would you like a based on these answers
Question: What did the 92 Resolutions (1834) demand? Control over the colony’s budget by the elected Assembly, an elected Legislative Council, and ministerial responsibility (the Executive Council accountable to the Assembly, not just the governor). Legislative Council – appointed by the Crown (like
Question: Why did the Upper Canada Rebellion fail? Poor coordination, lack of widespread support (many Loyalists remained loyal), and British troops quickly defeated rebel forces near Toronto. Control over the colony’s budget by the elected
Question: How did Britain respond? The Russell Resolutions (1837) rejected almost all demands, leading to the Lower Canada Rebellion. Unit 4: The Rebellions of 1837–38
Question: What was the timber trade’s impact on the colony? Britain’s blockade of Baltic timber (Napoleonic Wars) made Canadian timber valuable. It led to the rise of lumber camps, seasonal workers, and the expansion of ports like Quebec City. It also reduced farming expansion as young men left for timber camps.