HIS324H1 Lecture Notes - Lecture 10: John Graves Simcoe, New Idea
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John graves simcoe and the example of upper canada. The british have realized that the system they have for organizing and administrating colonies has a number of flaws, brought to light by the american revolution. Impact of the loss of the colonies on british political institutions: Emphasis on defining the features of english colonialism: trade, national security, naval strength and sea-born empire, broad commerce, all of these are rolled into what the empire stands form, protects, and what. Parliament sees a lot of calls for reform: late 1770s-80s, terribly unstable ministries need to be very careful with what they put forward or they will quickly be dismantled. Fear of england falling apart: prime minister focusses on the glory of the empire and the benefits of the remaining colonies to bolster national identity. Pitt the younger: prime minister in his 20s, 1783-1801. Period of the (cid:862)waning of the cro(cid:449)n(cid:863) vague idea of the monarchy giving way to.
