Rebellion

Rebellion in Canada

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    Rebellion

  • Fighting broke out between Canadien voters and English speaking voters during elections for assembly.

    Fighting broke out between Canadien voters and English speaking voters during elections for assembly.
    British soldiers, called in to break up fight, shot 3 Canadiens.

  • Mackenzie took defeat of reform movement as call to arms and to rebellion.

    Mackenzie took defeat of reform movement as call to arms and to rebellion.

  • Papineau a reformer begins to organize rallies against the governement.

    Papineau a reformer begins to organize rallies against the governement.

  • The government tries to arrest Patriote leaders, they escape to the countryside.

    The government tries to arrest Patriote leaders, they escape to the countryside.
    The Patriotes prepare to fight the British troops.

  • British troops defeat Patriote fighters at Saint Charles.

    British troops defeat Patriote fighters at Saint Charles.

  • Les Patriotes Fight British Troops in Lower Canada

    Les Patriotes Fight British Troops in Lower Canada

  • Mackenzie leads a disorganized attack on York.

    Mackenzie leads a disorganized attack on York.
    It breaks up in confusion after a confrontation with fighters loyal to the government.

  • The government arms volunteers in Upper Canad fights Mackenzie and his followers.

    The government arms volunteers in Upper Canad fights Mackenzie and his followers.

  • Mackenzie continued to organize raids on upper Canada.

    Mackenzie continued to organize raids on upper Canada.
    Mackenzie captures Navy Island near Niagra Falls where he declares a republic of upper Canada. British troops push back the raids.

  • Patriotes based in United States organize a second rebellion.

    Patriotes based in United States organize a second rebellion.
    The government defeats the rebellion within a week.