History 2201E Lecture : Political and Economic Developments in the Canadas 1840-64.doc
22 Mar 2012
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Political and economic developments in the canadas, 1840-64: why the. Short but stormy life of this period is important. Introduction: this complex era in canadian history was of great importance for the coming of confederation and for the establishment of many long-lasting patterns in political relations between english and french canada. The efforts required to make the act of union work were in some ways a training ground for the new political system established in 1867 by confederation. Lord durham"s report, 1839: analyzed causes of the rebellions; made recommendations. British gov"t"s response to the report: yes, to a union of the canadas; no to. The act of union, 1840: gave canada east [quebec] and canada west [ont] a single legislature in what was now to be called the province of canada. Each section could elect an equal number of members in the legislative assembly even though. Canada east at the time had a greater population.
