CNST 201 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Quebec Act, Report On The Affairs Of British North America, Canadian Confederation
26 Jul 2018
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Canada (quebec; french: third constitution for the colonies (and longest lasting) since 1763, drafted by. Upper and lower canada (1838: report led to series of reforms and changes including the union of the two. Upper canada: wanted stable, hierarchical, society with centralized power, habitants wanted lower seigneurial dues, taxes, and church tithes. Inevitable result of undemocratic, unworkable colonial systems, and an imperial government: prompted appointment of lord durham and the result of the durham report and the uniting of the colonies as one, introduction of responsible government. For example, development of the st. lawrence economy: french-canadians were opposed to the union and were determined to defend their nationality. They knew that unionizing canada would make them more of a minority then they already were. Favoured a legislative system that would reach the end of the french domination. Centralized power: french canadians: wanted a federal system with a large measure of decentralization to protect its nationality .
