Historical Events and Concepts in Canada

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Act of Union

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Combined Upper and Lower Canada into the Province of Canada.

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Reformers

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Professional bourgeoisie, including doctors, lawyers, and the French-speaking middle class.

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Responsible Government

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A system where the Executive Council is accountable to the Legislative Assembly and represents the elected members’ wishes.

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Creation of the Reserve System

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Provide land for Indigenous people.

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Ministerial Instability

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1854-1864

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Definition of frequent changes in government with little political stability.

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Caused by the absence of a majority in the assembly.

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Reason for political deadlock in Canada.

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Equal representation from Canada East and Canada West.

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Year of Free Trade adoption by Britain.

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1846

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Reason for Britain's adoption of Free Trade.

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To promote economic liberalism and trade efficiency.

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Impact of Free Trade on Canada.

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Forced Canada to seek new trading partners, leading to increased economic independence.