A champion of French language rights. Became the first head of Responsible Government in Canada in 1849. Worked with Robert Baldwin & Jospeh Howe and British Governors toward Responsible Government.
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1833 – Abolishes slavery
1867 – The British North America Act
1867 – The British North America Act
The British North America Act. Canada's original constitutional document.
1837 1838 – Rebellions
1837 1838 – Rebellions
Rebellions. Some Canadians believed they should adopt US republican values or even to try and join the US. Defeated by British troops and Canadian volunteers.
Major Gen. Robert Ross
Major Gen. Robert Ross
In 1814 led an expedition from Nova Scotia that burned down the White House.
1755 1763 – Britain and France at war
1755 1763 – Britain and France at war
Britain and France at war. During this time more than 2/3 of Acadians were deported from their homeland the Great Upheaval.