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Britain decides to reject a petition formed by the reformers Parti Patriote, the Ninety-Two Resolutions. Louis Joseph Papineau now starts to rally people together against the current governement.
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Britsin transports troops into Lower Canada from Upper Canada, leaving Upper Canada without soldiers.
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The British government tries to arrest Patriote leaders, which include important leaders like Papineau. The leaders end up escaping to the country side.
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The Patriotes defeat the British at St. Denis in a large battle boastin the rebbelions standard.
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At Saint Charles, British troops defeat the Patriote rebels only two days after their victory at St Denis. The British troops return to St Denis and burn it.
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William Lyon Mackenzie begins to organize a rebellion in Upper Canada after hearing news of the battle of St Denis in Lower Canada.
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A disorganized attack on York lead by rebellious leader Mackenzie, breaks up in confusion after a confrontation with fighters loyal to the government.
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Volunteers armed by the British government quickly defeat the rebels who were rightfully allied with Mackenzie. Mackenzie then flees to the United States.
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British troops cature St-Eustache from the Patriote fighters. Many important leaders,including Papineau, fled to the United States. Many Canadien settlements are burned and looted by British volunteers.
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Mackenie stills organizes raid on Upper Canada, from the United States. He managed to capture Navy Islands near Niagra Falls, where he declares a "Republic of Upper Canada" Each time the raids fight, volunteers and British soldiers push them back.
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The Patriotes based in the United states organize a second rebellion during the course of November 1838. The rebellion is quickly defeated by the British within a week, and British volunteers again attack Canadien settlements.
