History 2201E Lecture 10: Lecture 10 Part 1 – Early 19th Century Canadian Government
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Lecture 10 part 1 early 19th century canadian government. Government of upper canada: oligarchic, called the family compact, basically run by two men: bishop strachan and john beverley. Sat on both executive and legislative councils: still no political parties! All for establishment and the establishment of the church of. Little sympathy for american government and republicanism. Formed the majority in the legislative assembly: reformers. Liberal, more open outlooks, open to change and reform. Upset by law that forbid americans from owning land in. Saw this as an impediment to private land ownership. Wanted to gain enough support to send a petition to. Charged with seditions liable, sent back to scotland. Agitated a lot of people, but never supported the radical reformer william lyon mackenzie. Grandfather of prime minister william lyon mackenzie. Elected to the legislative assembly, greatest critic of the. Crown and clergy reserves: every 7th lot had to be reserved for the crown or the church, prevented connection.