HIST 2500 Lecture Notes - Lecture 4: Beyond International Group, Legislative Assembly Of The Province Of Canada, Lower Canada
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92 resolutions: republicanism advocated for more governmental control and separation from the brt empire, creating their own as the us did and nationalism sought more power for the french canadian majority. Louis-joseph papineau and reform- emerged as the leader of parti canadien. First elected in 1809 which became the beginning of a long political career. This was a radical idea, which is exactly how our provincial and federal governments are structured: responsible government- elected assembly. The resources of the country are devoured by the newcomers. Access to wealth, land and jobs and opportunities. French canadians aren"t new comers to him they have been there for 200 years- so anti- immigrant sentiment here. He is upset because there is a steer of resources to the minority instead of the majority french. He was concerned that they were trying to assimilate the francophones to english speaking anglicans and become integrated in brt society. Unite upper canada and lower canada into one.
