j) Why was the Durham Report significant?

Lord Durham, whose nickname as ‘radical Jack’ and was one of the last ‘Whig grandees’ in other words…

• Despite his aristocratic, wealthy background he was a progressive who realised the time was right to give more political power to ordinary people

• He had supported the Great Reform Act 1832, which expanded the electorate in England

• The French Revolution had made British aristocrats realise that reform was necessary

Upon arrival in Canada, Lord Durham took several actions that gained the trust of the populations of both lower and upper Canada. Firstly, he signified the rule of the chateau clique and family compact was over. What specific actions did he take?

• He removed the old executive council and replaced them with his own staff

• he ordered that all the depositions of the rebels be submitted to him for review

• he issued a proclamation promising to work with all those he sought peaceful reform and asked for their cooperation

Upon arrival in Canada, Lord Durham took several actions that gained the trust of the populations of both lower and upper Canada. He indicated that he was going to treat the rebels fairly:

• He removed the old executive council and replaced them with his own staff

• he ordered that all the depositions of the rebels be submitted to him for review

• he issued a proclamation promising to work with all those he sought peaceful reform and asked for their cooperation

Upon arrival in Canada, Lord Durham took several actions that gained the trust of the populations of both lower and upper Canada. HHe promoted cooperation and appeared to want to listen to the views of others:

• He removed the old executive council and replaced them with his own staff

• he ordered that all the depositions of the rebels be submitted to him for review

• he issued a proclamation promising to work with all those he sought peaceful reform and asked for their cooperation

Upon arrival in Canada, Lord Durham took several actions that gained the trust of the populations of both lower and upper Canada. He immediately began to search for solutions to the problems of land ownership. What specific actions did he take?

• established Canada’s first police force

   

• he appointed a Commission of inquiry on crown lands

• he banned land being given for free to new immigrants

Upon arrival in Canada, Lord Durham took several actions that gained the trust of the populations of both lower and upper Canada. HHe improved law and order:

• established Canada’s first police force

   

• he appointed a Commission of inquiry on crown lands

• he banned land being given for free to new immigrants

Upon arrival in Canada, Lord Durham took several actions that gained the trust of the populations of both lower and upper Canada. He addressed concerns about the number of immigrants:

• established Canada’s first police force

   

• he appointed a Commission of inquiry on crown lands

• he banned land being given for free to new immigrants

Durham chose controversial but effective advisors. Edward Gibbon Wakefield was interested in the allocation of imperial land and was responsible for...CHOOSE TWO

• believing free land grants in Canada with the root of all problems in North America. He advocated that land must be sold a sufficient price to encourage word the settlers rather than being given away

• advocating that the best way forward for the economic future of the two provinces was for them to be unified

• publishing Responsible Government for the Colonies which continued to advocate for the principle of responsible self government in Canada

• was sympathetic to the rebels and felt it was British policy that had caused the revolt. He was a key figure in regards to communicating with rebel leaders, sitting on committees and listening to their concerns and demands

Durham chose controversial but effective advisors. Charles Buller was responsible for...CHOOSE TWO

• believing free land grants in Canada with the root of all problems in North America. He advocated that land must be sold a sufficient price to encourage word the settlers rather than being given away

• advocating that the best way forward for the economic future of the two provinces was for them to be unified

• publishing Responsible Government for the Colonies which continued to advocate for the principle of responsible self government in Canada

• was sympathetic to the rebels and felt it was British policy that had caused the revolt. He was a key figure in regards to communicating with rebel leaders, sitting on committees and listening to their concerns and demands

The main recommendations of the Durham report were published in 1839. Which recommendation solved the problem of French-Canadian rebels?

• Upper and lower Canada should be unified into one province, ensuring French Canadians were placed into a minority position

• the seigneurial system of land tenure should be banned to improve the economic position of the habitants and promote economic growth

• Responsible self government, as defined by reformer Robert Baldwin, would be implemented. The legislative assembly would be elected and the party with the majority would hold power and exercise it through cabinet government following the Westminster model. The governor of the province would be a ceremonial figure only. Therefore, direct political power now rested with ordinary Canadians.