To what extent was Confederation better for the people of

Canada than remaining separate British colonies?

How did the colonial government in Upper and
Lower Canada push Canada towards becoming a
country rather than a colony?
 King

Governor
Give Orders

Give Advice Council

Assembly

Voters
Give Orders

Give Advice
Give Orders

Give Advice
Major decisions made by
Governor and Council

Chosen by King

Voters only able to give advice

Mainly French Canadiens in
the colony

Governor chose rich English

people to be on council

The Chateau Clique

Advise laws which favour English
and rich
Governor only chose rich
English people for Council

Family Compact
Advise laws which favour the
wealthy

Governor cheated in
elections
People upset with
government of colonies

Worked to create change

Leaders of Rebellion
Using your notes and / or
textbook, create a poster
which:

Highlights the flaws of the

colonial government

Encourages the people to

work for a democracy