The Rebellion of 1837

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  • 26 Patriotes resist arrest by the authorities who were led by John Colborne

    (Lower Canada rebellion)
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    Rebellions of 1837

    The Lower Canadians wish to be free from British rule so they start a rebellion. The Upper Canadians also wish to be free and the two province's rebellions create The Rebellions of 1837.

  • Mackenzie and followers attempt to take Toronto armoury

    Mackenzie gathered farmers after a bad harvest and attempted to take a Toronto armoury but failed.

  • Montgomerey Tavern

    Mackenzie and rebels wait outside Toronto and fight against Brits but are destroyed and then they dispersed.
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    Two Major Battles take place

    Two major battles take course as the Patriotes cross the border in an attempt to drive the British out of Upper and Lower Canada.

  • Rebels attacked by Brits and then flee

    Mackenzie flees to America where he is arrested.

  • Battle of the Windmill

    The Americans and rebels team up against th e Brits but are dessimated, thereby ending Upper Canada's rebellion.

  • The Province of Canada

    John Lambton suggests that The Canada's be made into their own province. Upper and Lower Canada were thenjoined as the Province of Canada under the Union act. *unknown exact date