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Colonial Government and the Need for Reform. 1837 Rebellions. 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?. Legislative Assembly.
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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?
Legislative Assembly • Draft laws, make proposals to the councils and Governor. • projects they were interested in: • roads • schools
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.
Governor • British, therefore a foreigner • what might be some of the implications of the Governor, not being from Canada?
British Government • Mother England • This is the colonial system they used throughout the Empire.
Colonial Government and Need for Reform • What is representative government? • What is responsible government?
Closure • Post-it notes • Work on your Letter Assignment • Start Review for test, feel free to ask for help or clarification.