HIS263Y1 Lecture : Nov 2 Lecture #14
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Lecture # 14 the union form of the canadas & the struggle for responsible government. Durham"s report uniting the canada"s; responsible government. Lord durham is dispatched form the aftermath of the rebellion and he issues an important document which has recommendations which introduce responsible government and uniting the canada"s. John george lambton, lord durham report for the affairs of british north america. The union of the canada"s the treaty of union; canada east and canada west. Lower canada rebellion is much worse causalities are sustained by the patriots it was supressed and defeated in its goal to bring basic constitutional change and sever ties with british north america = this was not successful. American commodities such as wheat and they provided a place where britain could send their surplus population 2. Prestige; in the worldwide greatness of the british empire .