Canadian Rebellion of 1837

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  • Rebellion Begins

    The rebellion began with the attempted arrest of John Papineau

  • Papineau Flees

    John Papineau flees the area and heads to Montreal

  • Violence Spreading

    Violence begins to spread from Montreal to other areas of Lower Canada.

  • British Attack

    British army attack Patriote camps with attempted capture of Papineau.

  • Rebels Dying

    The government attacks the Patriote stronghold, forty rebels die.

  • Large Battle

    2000 British soldiers fight the Patriotes. Approximately 250 rebels are shot.

  • Battle's End

    Most of the rebel leaders were arrested.
    Papineau escapes to the United States.