Saint eustache patriotes

1837-1838

  • Rebellions begin.

    Rebellions begin.
    Louis-Joseph Papineau's 92 resolutions was rejected by the British Government.
  • Political news

    The radical political organization, the Fils de la Liberte was formed by 500 young patriotes.
  • Brawls

    Brawls break out all over Montreal between the Doric club and the Fils de la Liberte after the Bishop of Montreal speaks out against the Fils de la Liberte.
  • Period: to

    Rebellions of 1837 & 1838.

    More detail into the rebellions.
  • Fights

    Fights
    The patriots defeat the British regulars at Saint-Denis after 7 hours of fighting.
  • attacks

    attacks
    A loyalist force attacks the patriote army barricaded around the city of Saint-Charles. The patriotes are quickly defeated.
  • UPPER CANADA.

    Mackenzie and Van Egmond's rebel forces to the north of Toronto are broken up by local militia.
  • Jan./Feb.

    Jan./Feb.
    There is random fighing around the Detriot River area between the Canadian militia and the rebels and British regulars.
  • Invasion

    The Patriote army, led by Robert Nelson and Dr. Cote, invade Lower Canada and declare its independence.
  • raids

    raids
    A group of British regulars fight off a rebel raid at Pelee Island, Upper Canada
  • Leaders

    2 rebel leaders, Samuel Lount and Peter Matthews, who were captured after the battle of Montgomery's Tavern, are hanged.
  • The battle of Windsor.

    The battle of Windsor.
    A force of americans and rebels attack Windsor burning the steamboat thames and killing 4 militiamen. The 300 loyalists took many prisioners and killed 25 rebels.