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SS 10 1837 Rebel./ Durham Report / Baldwin-La Fontaine Summaries

Please create a quick a summary of these 3 sections of the handout ‘Towards Confederation’:

  • 1837 Rebellions
  • Durham Report and the Act of Union
  • The Baldwin-La Fontaine Governments

3-5 sentences maximum …… Due Sept 18 @ 8:00 pm 

Please summarize using your own words. 

 

23 comments to SS 10 1837 Rebel./ Durham Report / Baldwin-La Fontaine Summaries

  • Vivian Le

    In 1837, there were rebellions such as W. L. Mackenzie who tried to overthrow the government but had failed. Soon Lord Durham recommended a political union. He believed it could ensured a loyal English majority in British North America. Baldwin and La Fontaine formed a coalition government called the Great Ministry after their first coalition had fallen.

  • amita virk

    The population was critical because of he political elite governed and colony. political patronage, policies education, the economy, and land grants.House of assembly in 1828/1834 was took over by the reformers, and were unable to effect desired changes.lord Durham’s report contained three main recommendation:that the responsible government be granted to the British North American colonies, upper/lower Canada be amalgamated to form a untied province of Canada. Act of union supported the upper Canadians political life. Lower Canada protested against the Durham Reports drastic measures so loudly (1848). Durham Report also created a new political class, people who believed co-operation between Canada’s 2 main groups at the time.

  • Alexander Nguyen

    This is what I believe is the summery for each section. The 1837 Rebellions, it was a time when people tried to overthrow the government but did not succeed at doing it and people forced out the rebels and it finally ended. The Durham Report and the Act of Union, Lord Durham sent to Canada to see why the rebellion happened and his report on it was very different, he also wanted to try to change the way the government worked but it did not work out in his favour. The last one is The Baldwin-La Fontaine Governments, this was a time when politicians decided to work together as a group and this was very successful at the time.

  • Jaskirat Bajwa

    The 1837 Rebellions

    In Upper Canada and in Lower Canada, the people were concerned regarding the tactics used to manage the colonies. In the years 1828 and 1834, the reformers took control of the House of Assembly, but no changes could be carried out. Lieutenant-Governor Francis Bond Head did not win over reformers and therefore helped elect Conservatives. Due to this action, moderate reformers were defeated; this favored William Lyon Mackenzie and his radical approach. In 1837, W.L.Mackenzie and about 1000 men met up at Montgomery’s Tavern in Toronto in an attempt to overthrow the government, however, 200 to 300 volunteers and militiamen, who sided with the government’s cause, pushed back the rebels, as well as, 1000 to 1500 Loyalists went to the tavern and forced the rebels to flee.

    The Durham Report and the Act of Union

    In order to evaluate the potential causes of the rebellion between Upper and Lower Canada, Lord Durham payed a visit to Canada. His report touched upon three recommendations that he had made, which were the following; “that responsible government be granted to the British North American colonies, Upper and Lower Canada be amalgamated to form a united Province of Canada, and that French Canadians be assimilated (pp.2).” Lord Durham wanted to introduce peace into the colonies again and he thought peace could be obtained by securing a loyal English majority in British North America, by anglicizing French Canadians, and by granting responsible government. If English were the only official language of the Parliament of United States, the Act of Union would be giving protection to the Upper Canadian culture and the Act of Union would be displaying favoritism for Upper Canadian political life. The Durham report mostly impacted French-speaking population, in Lower Canada and also formulated a new political class.

    The Baldwin-La Fontaine Governments

    London tried its best to side with Conservative candidates, in the election of 1841 and politicians, Robert Baldwin and Sir Louis-Hippolyte La Fontaine knew they had to join forces to be able to oppose London’s efforts to rule the colony’s affairs. Baldwin sought out power for the House of Assembly and La Fontaine thought abandoning the concept of a French state in America and playing British politics would help the French Canadians thrive in British North America. Baldwin and La Fontaine collaborated in order become members of the House of Assembly and the Executive Council and with favour from the presence of Governor Charles Bagot, Baldwin and La Fontaine established the first coalition government. In 1843, Governor Bagot passed away and was replaced by Charles Metcalf, who intended to put reformers in their place by making co-operation between the two halves of the colony more difficult. From 1848 to 1851, Baldwin and La Fontaine were called upon to form a coalition government, the “Great Ministry,” which would contribute significantly to the legal and municipal system in United Canada.

  • Avash

    1837 rebellions:
    The reformers who took over the house of assembly couldn’t achieve the expected outcome, and after all this, William Lyon Mackenzie was in favor. At first he was trying to pressurize the government but however in summer 1837, he turned toward armed revolt and later in 1837, tried to overthrow the government but wasn’t successful.

    The Durham Report and the Act of Union:
    Lord Durham’s report was biased toward British North Americans and French Canadians be assimilated.The act of union only afforded protection to Upper Canada, so, Lower Canada protested against the act of union. so finally after seven years London was forced to recognize the use of French, hence, creating Canada’s two main groups: Canada East and Canada West.

    The Baldwin-La Fontaine Governments:
    Both the “rulers” from the groups joined forces to counter London’s attempt to dictate the colony’s affairs. At First, favored by Governor Charles Bagot, both the leaders were able to form a coalition government until Bagot died and was replaced by Charles Metcalfe who made it difficult for the leaders to co-operate. but they were again called to make a coalition government from 1848 to 1851.

    • Avash

      1837 rebellions:
      The reformers who took over the house of assembly couldn’t achieve the expected outcome, and after all this, William Lyon Mackenzie was in favor. At first he was trying to pressurize the government but however in summer 1837, he turned toward armed revolt and later in 1837, tried to overthrow the government but wasn’t successful.

      The Durham Report and the Act of Union:
      Lord Durham’s report was biased toward British North Americans and French Canadians be assimilated.The act of union only afforded protection to Upper Canada, so, Lower Canada protested against the act of union. so finally after seven years London was forced to recognize the use of French, hence, creating Canada’s two main groups: Canada East and Canada West.

      The Baldwin-La Fontaine Governments:
      Both the “rulers” from the groups joined forces to counter London’s attempt to dictate the colony’s affairs. At First, favored by Governor Charles Bagot, both the leaders were able to form a coalition government until Bagot died and was replaced by Charles Metcalfe who made it difficult for the leaders to co-operate. but they were again called to make a coalition government from 1848 to 1851.

  • Paulo Ambrocio

    The Rebellions of 1837:
    In 1828 and in 1834 reformers took control of the House of Assembly, and were unable to effect the desired changes.Lieutenant-Governor Francis Bond Head also did not win over the reformers.W.L. Mackenzie wanted to pressure he colonial authorities and government by urging a boycott of imported goods.In early December 1837,W.L. Mackenzie and nearly 1,000 men attempted to overthrow the government.200 and 300 volunteers and militia men drive back the rebels.

    Lord Durham:
    Lord Durham was sent to Canada to report on the reasons for the rebellions in Upper and Lower Canada.He reported that responsible government be granted to the British orthodox American Colonies,Upper and Lower Canada should forma united Province of Canada, and French Canadians be assimilated.Lord Durham wanted to re-establish peace in the colonies, ensuring a loyal English majority in British North America.

    Baldwin:
    The election of 1841, London did what it could to favour Conservative candidates.Canada west and Canada east joined forces to counter Londons attempts to dictate the colony’s affairs. Baldwin and La Fontaine workers together to make sure both became members of the House of Assembly and the Executive Council and to form the country’s first coalition government.

  • Gursimran Phangura

    The 1837 Rebellions

    The reformers in 1828 and 1834 took control for the house of assembly and weren’t able to effect the desire changes. W. L. Mackenzie were wanting to pressure colonial government and authorities by persuading a boycott imported goods. By encouraging politician unions associating reformers from the lower Canada. 200-300 volunteers that the government had won’t over to its cause drove back the rebels that met in Toronto to attempt the overthrow of the government.

    The Durham Report and the Act of Union

    Lord Durham was sent to Canada to report about the reasons for revolution in upper and lower Canada.That responsible government were be granted to British North American colonies number two was that the upper lower Canada be amalgamated to form United province of Canada and that French Canadians be assimilated. He wanted to re-establish peace in the colonies. He believed peace could be best achieved by ensuring loyal English majority. When English was made the only language of parliament of U.S the act of union afforded protection to upper Canadian culture. People in lower Canada protested against Durham reports so in 1848 London was forced to recognize and accept use of French.

    The Baldwin-La Fontaine Governments

    In Canada there were 26 reformist member were elected by Robert Baldwin. Canada east 7 true reform members elected under sir Louis -Hippolyte la Fontaine. Both politicians would join forces to counter London’s attempt to dictate colony’s affairs. Baldwin wanted power for the house assembly and la Fontaine believed that he must abandon concept of French state in America and play British politics, to ensure survival French Canadians in British North America. Coalition government also adopted number of important reforms that would change colony’s political and social landscape. Governor Bagot died in 1843 and was replaced by Charles Metcalfe and he put reformers in their place by making co-operation between 2 halves of the colony more difficult.

  • Jamina Sawal

    In the 1837 rebellion part of the population was critical because of how the political elite governed the colony. Lieutenant-governor Francis Bond Head wanted to win over the reformers but did not achieve his expected outcome of the situation. W.L Mackenzie tried to overthrow the government with 1,000 men but did not succeed. Next we have the Durham Report in which Lord Durham was sent to Canada to report reasons for the rebellions that were in upper and lower Canada. He openly discussed and criticized the political cliques that controlled government power in both colonies, and then recommended a political union. He made english the only official language of the parliament of united Canada. Lower Canada was not pleased so protested, and so London was forced to recognize the use of french. And finally we have the Baldwin-La Fontaine governments. Robert Baldwin and Sir Louis-Hippolyte La Fontaine realized they had to work together to counter Londens attempts to dictate the colonies affairs.

  • Priya Bagri

    The 1837 Rebellions
    A lot of Lower Canadian residents were critical of how the colony was governed. For example they were concerned about political patronage policies on education, economy, land grants, and the favouritism for the Anglican Church. In 1828 the reformers tried to take control of the House of Assembly but were unable to make change. W. L. Mackenzie was to pressure the government to boycott imported goods, encourage political unions and association with reformers from Lower Canada. Mackenzie abandoned these harmless ways in 1837 and took a turn to armed revolution. He met with over a thousand men and tried to overthrow the government but the government drove the rebels out. The rebellion was soon over.

    The Durham Report and the Act of Union
    Lord Durham made a report that had these recommendations: responsible government be granted to the British North American colonies; Upper and Lower Canada to be combined to create a united Province of Canada, and that French Canadians be included. Durham thought to achieve peace there would have to be a loyal English majority and anglicize French Canadians. English became the only official language of Canada, Upper Canada had as many parliamentary reps as Lower Canada (the more populated Canada), its was clear to see that the Act of Union favoured Upper Canada. The Durham report angered the French speaking Canadians and welcomed the loyal English Canadians. There was a new political class, the moderate reformers- reformers who believed in bringing the Canada’s together. In Upper Canada, Robert Baldwin would stand and in Lower Canada, Sir Louis-Hippolyte La Fontaine would stand.

    The Baldwin-La Fontaine Governments
    The politicians of the west and the east Canadian groups realized that they would have to group together. Grouping together would do good for both sides. Baldwin and La Fontaine became members of the executive council and the house of assembly, they formed the country’s first coalition government. This coalition ended when Governor Bagot died and Metcalfe took over, the colonies went back to living in a difficult way. Baldwin and La Fontaine didn’t give up though, they called to form a coalition government called “The Great Ministry”. The new government had many new reforms that changed the colony’s political and social landscape.

  • Baseer Ahmad

    The 1837 Rebellions- Some of the population was concerned about the political elite governed colony. Concerns included political patronage, education and economy/land. Reformers took control of house of assembly in 1828 and 1834. Reformers such as Robert Baldwin were defeated. W.L. Mackenzie urged boycott of imported goods. Mackenzie tired overthrowing government with 1000 men but failed miserably.

    The Durham Report and the Act of Union- There were three main recommendations: responsible government be granted to British and North American colonies, upper/lower Canada be formed into a united Province of Canada and French Canadians be assimilated. English was made the official language. Act of Union favoured English speaking Canadians. London was forced to allow French language to be used.

    The Baldwin-La Fontaine Governments- In Canada West, Robert Baldwin elected 26 reformist members and in Canada East, only 7 reformists were elected under Sir louis-Hyppolyte La Fontaine. Both leaders worked together to become members of the House of Assembly. The 2 formed the first coalition government in the country but it fell apart quickly due to the new governor Metcalfe. Both of them were called to form the coalition government once again from 1848 to 1851.

  • Shayan Shah

    The rebellions taking place in 1837 were a result of the population becoming critical of the ways of government by the political elite. The reformers of the time desired changes, thus they took control of the house of assembly in 1828, and in 1834,but however were not successful. Lieutenant-governor bond head meant to win over the reformers but also was not successful. Heads efforts did play in favor of others such as William Lyon Mackenzie. Although Mackenzie had a more radical approach he to was not victorious at overthrowing the government.

    Lord Durham, a British politician, was sent to North America in 1838 to investigate the causes of the twin rebellions the previous year in the colonies of Upper and Lower Canada. Durham’s famous Report led to a series of reforms and changes including the union of the two Canada’s into a single colony. It also paved the way for responsible government — a critical step in the evolution of Canadian democracy.

    During the election of 1841 London wanted to dictate the colony’s affairs. Robert Baldwin and Sir Louis Hippolyte new that they had join forces if they wanted to stop London. Therefore they formed the first coalition
    government. After the coalition was formed there was a time of relative independence until Governor Bogot died. Bagot’s replacement Charles Metcalfe wanted to put the reformers in there place, therefore Baldwin and Louis were called to form a coalition government until 1848 to 1851.

  • Joga Sandhu

    The 1837 Rebellions:
    Part of the population of upper and Lower Canada was judgmental of how the political elite governed the colony. Reformers took control of the House of Assembly in 1828 and 1834. They weren’t able to put in the needed changes into play. Lieutenant-Governor Francis Bond Head helped elect the Conservative party. In December 1837 W. L. Mackenzie and around 1000 men met at Montgomery’s Tavern in Toronto to attempt to over throw the government. They failed and the government managed to push them all back and wipe out the last remains of the rebels.

    The Durham Report and the Act of Union:
    Lord Durham was sent to Canada to report on the reasons for the rebellions in upper and Lower Canada. He thought that they should have a responsible government; Upper and Lower Canada join together and form a united Province of Canada and there should no longer be and French Canadians. He wanted to restore peace in the colonies so he recommended they should have a political union. He wanted to make English the only official language of the parliament of Canada. The act of union was accepted in Upper Canada but was not in Lower Canada. The Act of Union caused an uproar from French Canadians.

    The Baldwin-La Fontaine Governments:
    In the election of 1841 London Favored the Conservatives candidates. 26 reformist members were elected under Robert Baldwin; only 7 true reformists were elected under Sir Louis-Hippolyte La Fontaine. Both parties joined forces to counter London’s attempts to dictate the colony’s affairs. This was an advantage for both parties because Baldwin wanted real power for the House of Assembly. Baldwin and La Fontaine formed the country’s first coalition government.
    Joga Sandhu
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  • Ezequiel Tomas Lorenzo

    1.In 1837 in December W.L.Mackenzie try’d to overthrow the government but failed.2.Mainly assimilated French Canadians.Act of union protected and favored upper Canada.3.Baldwin and LaFontaine work together to make the great ministry.

  • Puneet Kambo

    The 1837 Rebellions
    Upper Canada was not positive about how political elite governed the colony.There was an argument about the economy, policies on education, land grants, political patronage, and the favoritism to Anglican Church. In 1828 and 1834, reformers took over the house of assembly but couldn’t to anything about the desired changes. William Lyon Mackenzie rejected imported goods, encouraged political unions and associated with reformers from Lower Canada to put pressure on government. In December 1837, William Lyon Mackenzie went to Montgomery’s tavern to overthrow the government with 1000 other men. 200-300 volunteers and militiamen drove back the rebels.

    The Durham Report and the Act of Union
    Lord Durham was sent to Canada to report the reasons of rebellious. The three recommendations he had in the report were: responsible government in British North America colonies; upper and lower Canada united and made into the province of Canada; and French Canadians be accepted. Lower Canada went against the Durham report, however London accepted the use of French. A new political class was made for people who believed in co-operation between two of Canada’s main groups. Robert Baldwin would be in Canada West and Sir Louis-Hippolyta La Fontaine in Canada East.

    The Baldwin-La Fontaine Governments
    In the 1841 elections, 26 reformists were elected by Robert Baldwin and 7 were elected by Sir Louis-Hippolyta La Fontaine. Robert Baldwin wanted real power of the house of assembly, whereas Sir Louis-Hippolyta La Fontaine wanted the survival of French Canadians in British North America. They worked together to become members of the House of Assembly and the Executive Council. They also formed the first coalition government. After Governor Bagot died in 1843, Charles Metcalfe, intended to put reformers in their place by making co-operation between the two of colonies more difficult. However, Robert Baldwin and Sir Louis-Hippolyta La Fontaine formed another coalition government called the “Great Ministry” which would contribute essentially to the legal and municipal system in United Canada.

  • Nathaniel Macuagy

    The 1837 Rebellions

    There are rebellion in Upper Canda that are motivated inreforming politics. The rebellion in Upper Canada began after Papinuea’s right were denied by the governor to 92 resulotion of reform. His attempt for reform through rebellion was unseccessful, however it sparked the idea of rebelion of McKenzie. The upper Canda Rebellion also ended quite unsuccessful.

    The Durham Report and the Act of Union

    Durnham sent to Canda to report about the rebellions and the reason behind. He came up on re establishment of peace that he made the act of union of the Lower and Upper Canada, yet it became effective. But in the end Lower Canada protested and the Canada West and Canda East headed by different people.

    The Baldwin-La Fontaine Governments

    Robert Baldwin and Sir Louis-Hippolyte La Fontaine were elected in 1841 election. They both knew that they have join to forces together to stop London from dictating the colony.

  • Brandon

    1837 Rebellions – William Lyon Mackenzie wanted to pressure colonial authorities and government by urging boycott, late summer in 1837, Mackenzie turned toward armed revolt. Mackenzie and 1,000 men met in Toronto to attempt to overthrow the government. 1,000 to 1,500 loyalists forced rebels to flee and the rebellions lost.

    Durham Report and the Act of Union – Durham was sent to Canada to report on reasons for the rebellions, report contained requests that were critical about the political cliques that controlled government power. Durham believed that peace could be achieved by ensuring loyal English majority, by making English only official language, the Act of Union afforded protection to Upper Canadian culture. Act of Union favoured Upper Canadian political life.

    The Baldwin-La Fontaine Governments – Baldwin and La Fontaine believed that they would have to join forces to counter London’s attempt to dictate the colony’s affairs. Baldwin and La Fontaine worked together to make sure both became members of the House of Assembly and the Executive Council, Baldwin and La Fontaine formed the country’s first coalition government .

  • Manjot Mander

    The 1837 Rebellions
    So basically what happened in 1828 and in 1834 the reformers took control of the House of Assembly. When the arrival of Lieutenant-Governor Francis Bond Head, failed the head adopted a confrontational attitude and helped elect Conservatives. With reformers from the lower Canada W. L. Mackenzie wanted to pressure the colonial authorities. Nearly 1,000 men met at the Montgomery’s Tavern in Toronto with W. L. Mackenzie to overthrow the government. The government had won over to its cause and drive back the rebels between 200 and 300. None posed much threat to the government.

    The Durham Report and the Act of Union

    Lord Durham was sent to Canada to report on the rebellions in Upper and Lower Canada. He had three main recommendations on his report. One of the recommendations on his report was the French Canadians be assimilated, another thing was that the government be granted to the British Columbia American colonies. And, the last recommendations was that Upper and Lower Canada be amalgamated to form a united Province of Canada. The main thing was to re-establish peace in the colonies. The Act of Union afforded protection to Upper Canada. In 1848 people of Lower Canada protests against the Durham Report. The Durham Report created new political class. Who believed in co-operation between Canada’s two main groups.

    The Baldwin-La Fontaine Governments

    London did what it could to favour Conservative candidates in the election of 1814. Robert Baldwin elected 26 reformist members in Canada West. Sir Louis-Hippolyte La Fontaine elected only seven true reform members. They worked together to make sure they become members of the House of Assembly. Executive Council access to Francophones Baldwin and La Fontaine formed the country’s first coalition government. When the Governor Bagot died in 1843 this brief period of independence in Untied Canada ended. From 1848 to 1851 Baldwin and La Fontaine were again called to form the coalition government.

  • Enrique

    Enrique Hernandez. 1-1
    Sep/18/16

    •1837 Rebellion

    W.L.McKenzie wanted to pressure colonial authorities by urging boycott of imported goods.
    Reformers took control of house assembly in 1828 but were unable to take effect.
    W.L.McKenzie tried to overthrow the government with nearly 1000 men in the tovern of Toronto.
    -between 200 to 300 volunteers and militiamen that the government won over its help drive back the rebels.

    •The Durham report act of union

    Lord Durham was sent to Canada to report rebellions in upper and lower Canada.
    L.Durham wanted to bring peace in colonies and recommended Political union.
    lower Canada protested against L.Durham report that and 1848 7 years after the act of union came into effect London was forced to recognize the use of French.

    •Baldwin ,La fontaine

    in Canada (west) 26 reformer were elected by Robert Baldwin, in Canada (east) only 7 under Sir Louis Hyppolyte la fontaine.
    Both politician understood that they had to join forces to counter London attempts to dictate colonys affairs. To gather both politician made the first coalition government this independence ended when governor bagot died in 1643,the coalition government adopted important reformer that would change political and social landscape.

  • Naomy Binte Islam

    The 1837 Rebellions

    In Upper Canada,part of the population was critical of how the political elite governed the colony.The matters of contention included political patronage,policies on education, the economy and land grants, and the favouritism shown to the Angelican church.The reformers took control of the House of Assembly in 1828 and in 1834.

    The Durham Report and The Act of Union

    Lord Durham was sent to Canada to report on the reasons for the rebellions in Upper and lower Canada.Lord Durham’s report contained three main recommendations: responsibke government be granted to the British North American colonies; Upper and Lower Canada be amalgamated to form a united Province of Canada and French Canadians be assimilated.The Durham report also created a new political class: moderate reformers who believed in co-operative between Canadas two main groups at that time, In Canada West, there would be Robet Baldwin; in Canada East, there would be sir Louis Hippolyte La fountain.

    The Balwin-La Fountain Governments

    In the election of 1841, In Canada West, 26 reformist members were elected under Sir Louis- Hippolyte La Fontaine.Both policians would have to join forces to counter Londons attemtpts to dictate the colonys affairs.Baldwin and La-fontaine worked together to make sure both became members of the Assembly and the Executive Council.This brief period of relative independance in united Canada ended when Governnor Bagot died in 1843 and was replaced by Charles Matcalfe.Balwin and La-fontaine was recalled to form a coalition government from 1848 to 1851.”The Great Ministry”.

  • Sarfaraz nabi

    So basically what happened was the reformers took control of the house of assembly. Also they didn’t get the changes they wanted. W. L Mackenzie and 1000 men met at montgomerys tavern to overthrow the goverenment , the government won and drove back the rebels also forced the rebels to flee. Lord Durham was sent to Canada to report the problem for the rebellions. In elections of 1841 first under the union which was london did what it could do to favour conservative candidates.

  • Julius Ambos

    1) In 1837, W. L. Mackenzie abandoned non-violent tactics and attempted to overthrow the government with 1000 men. 2) The Durham report and the act of union were much different for upper and lower canada and Lord Durham wanted to re-establish peace in the colonies as he believed this peace could be achieved by ensuring loyal english majority in British North America. 3) The Baldwin-La Fontaine Governments was the first coalition government in 1841 to ensure the power and survival of french canadians and were called again in 1848 to 1851, and the coalition government adopted an important reforms that would change the politics and social landscape of their colony.

  • The 1837 rebellions
    The reformers took over the House of Assembly in 1828 and in 1834, but couldn’t make desired changes. In late summer 1837, W. L. Mackenzie had abandoned non-violent tactics and instead went for armed revolt. In December Mackenzie had about 1000 men met at Montgomery’s tavern in Toronto to try and control the government. The rebellion wasn’t quite over; there were some skirmishes that happened in 1838, but not much threat to the government.
    The Durham report and the Act of union
    Lord Durham reported on the rebellions in Upper and Lower Canada. The Durham report was different for both Upper Canada and Lower Canada. Lord Durham made English the official language of the parliament of United Canada. The Durham report wasn’t a threat to Upper Canada; it was a threat to Lower. In Canada west, there was Robert Baldwin, in Canada east there was Sir Louis-Hippolyta La Fontaine.
    The Baldwin-La Fontaine Governments
    In Canada West, 26 reformist members elected Robert Baldwin; in Canada East, there was only seven reform member elected Sir Louis-Hippolyte La Fontaine. Politicians understood they need to join forces to counter London’s attempts to dictate the colony’s affairs. Baldwin wanted more power for house of assembly. Baldwin and La Fontaine were again coalition government from 1848 to 1851.

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