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