Canadian History 1840-1852

Flashcards based on lecture notes about Canadian history circa 1840-1852

Act of Union (1840)

An act that merged Upper and Lower Canada into the Province of Canada.

Cultural tensions between the English and French

The main cause of the Rebellions of 1837-1838.

Baldwin and LaFontaine Alliance (1841)

Political alliance between Louis-La Fontaine and Robert Baldwin.

End of Protectionism and Adoption of Free Trade (1846)

Abolishment of preferential tariffs, colonies can now trade freely.

Responsible Government (1848)

The ability for the population to choose the Legislative Assembly and Executive Council.

Rebellion Losses Bill (1849)

A bill that compensated people who lost or faced damage to their property during the rebellions.

Consequence of the Rebellion Losses Bill

People compensated for damages or losses to property.

Montreal Parliament (1849)

Burned due to the Rebellion Losses Bill.

Grand Trunk Railway (1852)

Railway spanning from Halifax to east of Toronto.

Grand Trunk Railway

First "intercolonial" railway.