Chapter 16

Rebellions and Responsible Government in the Canadas, 1815 - 1860

• 1837 Rebellion
  http://www.edunetconnect.com/cat/rebellions/index.html

  This site offers information in nearly every aspect of the rebellion: biographical information on the leaders, time lines, issues that provoked the conflict, and consequences.

• Lord Durham
  http://www.collectionscanada.ca/confederation/
  h18-2086-e.html

  A brief account of Lord Durham's activities as Governor General is offered at this Library and Archives Canada site.

• Act of Union 1840
  http://www.collectionscanada.ca/confederation/
  h18-2954-e.html

  The text of the Act of Union is available at this Library and Archives Canada site.