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Rebellion timeline
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Britan rejectes petition for reform
Patriots led by Papineau organize rallies and petitions demanding reform of government that Britain rejects -
British troops move in
British troops are moved into Lower Canada to quell the rebellion,leaving few troops in Upper Canada -
arest of paitriot fails
The British troops try to arrest Patiot leaders like Papineau but they escape into the countryside. The Patriots prepare themselves to fight the British troops that are in pursuit -
win for the paitriots
The Patriots win in a battle against British troops at Saint-Denis -
upper canada plans rebelion
After MacKenzie and his followers hear of the battle of Saint-Charles they plan a rebellion in Upper Canada thinking most of British troops were gone -
idea bombs
MacKenzie leads a disorganized and ill prepared attack on York which turns into a retreat -
Government Retaliates
The British government arms vbolunters loyal to Britain and they quickly defeat MacKenzie and the rebels, who flee to the United States or are hung. -
Bloodbath at saint charels
The British troops bring in reinforcements and totally defeat the Patriots in a gory blood bath at the battle of Saint-Charles -
British troops capture saint eustache
The British capture Saint-Eustache from the Patriot fighters, The Patriot leaders flee to the United States while the British troops burn Canadien settlements -
1838
Many other attempts at rebellions and raids tried in both Upper and Lower Canada but none suceeded
