THIS TEST IS ON: MODULE 4

THE EARLY STAGES OF PARLIAMENTRY GOVERNMENT

UNIT 2: THE EVENT OF 1837-1838

TOPIC A: OPPOSITION BETWEEN THE PARTIOTES AND MIDDLE-CLASS BUSINESSMEN

TOPIC B: STAGES IN THE CONFRONTATION AND REACTION

1. On the eve of the events of 1837 - 1838, Canadian society was experiencing economic, political and social difficulties. From each of the boxes below, choose the factor which contributed to the events of 1837 - 1838.

A-ECONOMIC FACTORS

1. Canadians experienced a serious agricultural crisis.

2. The timber trade was concentrated in Upper Canada.

3. England abolished free trade.

B-SOCIAL FACTORS

4. The Loyalists were moving into Lower Canada.

5. The British were in the majority in Lower Canada.

6. The overpopulation of the seigneuries created food shortages.

C-POLITICAL FACTORS

7. The Governor refused to give the Legislative Assembly control over the budget.

8. British members formed the majority in the Legislative Assembly in Lower Canada.

9. London refused to unite the two Canadas.

A) A3,B4,C7

B) A3,B5,C9

C) A1,B2,C8

D) A1,B6,C7

2. In 1837 there were rebellions in both Upper and Lower Canada.Some causes of the rebellions were unique to one colony or the other,while others were common to both colonies. Which of the following was a cause of the rebellions in both colonies?

A) Large sections of farmland were reserved for the Anglican church.

B) The elected assemblies had very little political power.

C) The British government refused to protect Canadian interests.

D) French settlers in both colonies wanted the right to vote.

3. In Lower Canada during the 1830's, two groups were politically opposed to one another. One of these was the English business class, and the other was the French Canadian professional class who supported the 'Patriote' Party.

Which two of the following were principal DEMANDS of the 'Patriotes'?

1. Promotion of the British immigration to Lower Canada

2. Union of the two Canadas

3. Promotion of French immigration

4. Control of finances by the Legislative Assembly

5. Responsible government

A) 1 and 4

B) 2 and 3

C) 3 and 5

D) 4 and 5

4. The outbreak of the rebellions of 1837-38 in Upper and Lower Canada was caused by economic, political, and social problems that had persisted since the beginning of the 19th century.From the list below, select

A- THE ECONOMIC PROBLEM, B-THE POLITICAL PROBLEM, and C-THE SOCIAL PROBLEM that were at the root ofthe 1837-38 rebellions.

1. The agricultural crisis (the shortage of land)

2. The threat of an American invasion

3. The introduction of card money

4. The cholera epidemic

5. The increase in customs duties

6. The absence of a system of responsible government

7. The Louis Riel affair

A) A1,B6,C4

B) A7,B3,C6

C) A1,B5,C4

D) A4,B5.C6

5. Which event offended the Patriotes in Lower Canada and led them to armed rebellion against the British?

A) the publication of the Ninety-Two Resolutions

B) The issuing of Russell's Ten Resolutions

C) The burning of the parliament buildings in Montreal

D) The crowning of Queen Victoria

6. On the eve of the Rebellion of 1837-1838 certain signs of an impending crisis could be seen in Lower Canada.From each of the three categories below, select one factor which contributed to the outbreak of the Rebellion.

A-POLITICAL

1. London's decision to unite the two Canadas.

2. The desire of the assembly to control finances.

3. The first election in which tenant farmers ('censitaires') were allowed to vote.

B-ECONOMIC

4. The agricultural difficulties that plagued the seigneuries.

5. The strikes that broke out during the construction of canals.

6. Britain's adoption of free trade.

C-DEMOGRAPHIC

7. European immigration to western Canada.

8. The arrival of thousands of British immigrants.

9. The emigration of thousands of French Canadians to the United States

A) A3,B4,C7

B) A2,B4,C8

C) A1,B6,C8

D) A1,B5,C9

7. The Rebellions of 1837-1838 in Lower Canada and Upper Canada had a immediate consequence on the political organization of the colony.What was this consequence?

A) England agreed to Canadian Confederation

B) England granted a legislative assembly

C) England united the two Canadas

D) England allowed the election of Canadian representatives.

THIS TEST IS ON: MODULE 4

THE EARLY STAGES OF PARLIAMENTRY GOVERNMENT

UNIT 2: THE EVENT OF 1837-1838

TOPIC A:

OPPOSITION BETWEEN THE PARTIOTES AND MIDDLE-CLASS BUSINESSMEN

TOPIC B: STAGES IN THE CONFRONTATION AND REACTION

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Topic: PATRIOTES 2A

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2. Ans: B Diff.: 4 Page: 90-1-20 Refer To:

Topic: PATRIOTES 2A

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3. Ans: D Diff.: 4 Page: 91-6-11 Refer To:

Topic: PATRIOTES 2A

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