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Britian rejects a petition
Britain rejects a petition for reforms prepared by the Parti patriote- the Ninety-Two Resolutions. Papineau begins to organize rallies against the government. -
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Key Events
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Britain moves troops into Lower Canada, leaving Upper Canada with no troops
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Government tries to arrest Patriote leaders. The leaders escape
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The Patriotes win a battle against the British troops at Saint-Denis
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British troops defeat Patriote fighters at Saint-Charles.
The troops return to Saint-Denis and burn it. -
Mackenzie leads a disorganized attack on York (Toronto)
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Mackenzie flees to the United States
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Mackenzie captures Navy Isaland and he declares a "Republic of Upper Canada"
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A second rebellion is organized
Patriotes based in the US organize a second rebellion -
Mackenzie organizes a rebellion in Upper Canada
After he heard about the battle of Saint-Charles in Lower Canada, Mackenzie organizes a rebellion in Upper Canada.