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Reforming Colonial Government: Voters, Councils, and Challenges in 1837

Explore the dynamics of Colonial Government in 1837, focusing on the voting rights, legislative assemblies, executive councils, influence of British Government, and the need for reform. Learn about the system, key players, and implications of governance, highlighting the transition towards responsible government. Engage with essential historical concepts and be informed about the evolution of the political landscape during this period.

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Reforming Colonial Government: Voters, Councils, and Challenges in 1837

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  1. Colonial Government and the Need for Reform.1837 Rebellions

  2. Voters/People • Who got the vote? • male, white, landowning • What was the voting process like? • open. public. almost a spectacle –– what are some of the effects of this?

  3. Legislative Assembly • Draft laws, make proposals to the councils and Governor. • projects they were interested in: • roads • schools

  4. Executive and Legislative Councils • what is the term you use, when a small group of influential people dominate or rule a government? • What were the names of the particular group in Upper Canada running the show? And what were their goals, what did they want? • Veto power. • Appointed positions.

  5. Governor • British, therefore a foreigner • what might be some of the implications of the Governor, not being from Canada?

  6. British Government • Mother England • This is the colonial system they used throughout the Empire.

  7. Colonial Government and Need for Reform • What is representative government? • What is responsible government?

  8. Closure • Post-it notes • Work on your Letter Assignment • Start Review for test, feel free to ask for help or clarification.

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