The Act of Union (1840)

Britain's response to the 1837 rebellions was the Act of Union. It merged Upper & Lower Canada into one province with a key goal of assimilating French Canadians. The plan backfired. It created political gridlock that forced French and English politicians to form coalitions to govern, setting the stage for the 'Great Coalition' that would later champion Confederation. #Canada #CreationOfCanada #History #Politics

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Act_of_Union_1840

The Act of Union (1840)

Britain's response to the 1837 rebellions was the Act of Union. It merged Upper & Lower Canada into one province with a key goal of assimilating French Canadians. The plan backfired. It created political gridlock that forced French and English politicians to form coalitions to govern, setting the stage for the 'Great Coalition' that would later champion Confederation. #Canada #CreationOfCanada #History #Politics

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Act_of_Union_1840

The Numbered Treaties (1871-1921)

Canada's westward expansion after 1867 was not into empty land. The Numbered Treaties, 11 agreements signed between the Crown & First Nations from 1871-1921 allowed it. Foundational, deeply complex & controversial, they cover vast territories -- Ontario to the Rockies. Essential to understand Canada's creation & relationship with Indigenous peoples. #Canada#CreationOfCanada#IndigenousHistory#Treaties

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Numbered_Treaties

The Numbered Treaties (1871-1921)

Canada's westward expansion after 1867 was not into empty land. The Numbered Treaties, 11 agreements signed between the Crown & First Nations from 1871-1921 allowed it. Foundational, deeply complex & controversial, they cover vast territories -- Ontario to the Rockies. Essential to understand Canada's creation & relationship with Indigenous peoples. #Canada#CreationOfCanada#IndigenousHistory#Treaties

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Numbered_Treaties