Read the following link and post a question about the topic and then answer another blogger’s questions. http://web2.uvcs.uvic.ca/courses/lawdemo/webread/durham.htm
Lord Durham writes of “a jelousy between two races,” what proof of the jealousy does he have? Do you believe that there was a jealousy between the two races and explain your answer.
Just as in blog #3 - post a question and then a response to a different question on the rebellions of 1837/1838 - you can either use the presentations from class on Friday or check out the following website looking specifically at ISSUES, SUMMARY and AFTERMATH. http://www.edunetconnect.com/cat/rebellions/. Remember these questions might be something you have trouble understanding or a main point that you feel is important to know.
Why did the rebellion of Lower Canada fail and where did the rebels go after? Why?
The rebellion in Lower Canada failed because the rebels were ill prepared and badly led. The rebels went to the USA specifically Hunter’s Lodge. From there they continued to attempt to overthrow the goverment.
Just as in blog #3 - post a question and then a response to a different question on the rebellions of 1837/1838 - you can either use the presentations from class on Friday or check out the following website looking specifically at ISSUES, SUMMARY and AFTERMATH. http://www.edunetconnect.com/cat/rebellions/. Remember these questions might be something you have trouble understanding or a main point that you feel is important to know.
What were the causes of the rebellions and who were they rebeling against?
After you read the following article/summary from this link http://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.com/articles/red-river-colony create one of your own inquiry questions (a question that you wonder about the settlement, an issue you have with something you have read or anything else about the Red…
I will response to Christine Docherty’s question.
Why did the Hudson’s Bay company give Lord Selkirk 300 000km2 of land? And why did the settlers have such difficulty becoming self-sufficient in that land?
HBC gave Selkirk the land because they needed a place for the people who couldn’t make it back home and the developed parts of Canada were getting overpopulated. Settlers had a hard time becoming self-sufficient because of the harsh winters and lack of food supply.
After you read the following article/summary from this link http://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.com/articles/red-river-colony create one of your own inquiry questions (a question that you wonder about the settlement, an issue you have with something you have read or anything else about the Red…
The Red River settlement was created for three reasons, list and explain them. In your opinion which was the most important reason?
go to this link http://www.warof1812.ca/ and then scroll down until you find the PBS video (under Video Documentaries). Watch the video and answer the following questions:
1. Why is it the forgotten war?
2. Why is it important to Canada?
Once done this, click on the 1812 Bicentenial museum and news link (at top of page) and scroll down until you find the Rick Mercer Youtube video (Oct 15) - if you want a laugh check out his role in the reenactments.
1. It was the forgotten war because the thirteen colonies didn’t participate and they were unloyal to the US.
2. The war of 1812 because it keep us as Canadians and not Americans.
The immigrants brought new ideas from the European revolutions. The population grew by a very large amount. The new immigrants also created new disputes between upper and lower Canada.
Blog #7
Watch the video clip of the last battle from THE PATRIOT…..provide reasons/explanations as to why the US won the revolutionary war against the British
The US won the revolutionary war for many reasons. The Americans had much more determindnation and spirit. There was so much more in it for them then the British. The British were in it for money and power but the Americans were fighting for how they would live there lives. The Americans had the support of the French and the British had no allies. Also the British also under estimated the Americans. Military tactics of the Americans were much better than the British who gave out quick unplanned orders.
First:
do a quick internet search of the following philosophers - I know some lanuage may be difficult to understand on certain pages (try to avoid wikipedia but don’t be afraid to use it for understanding).
A) John Locke
B) Voltaire
C) Thomas Hobbes
D) Jean Jacques Rousseau
Second:
Refer to the graph from blog #5 and discuss how these philosphers and the enlightenment would have contributed to the American Revolution
A) John Locke was an English philospher. He created the theories of natural laws and rights. He also played a big part in the Declaration of rights.
B) Voltaire a French writer. He believed in freedom of speech. He also challenged thinking about the government and the church.
C) Hobbes wrote the book Leviathan. This book promoted absolute monarchies. He believed that humans were selfish and naturals acted on their evil impulses.
D) Jean-Jacques Rousseau belived in democracy and that the people should have authority. He created the the social contract.
The four philosphers ideas encouraged the American Revolution. Their ideas helped the American Revolution to inspire for a better country.
Blog Post #5:
Provide ideas that would answer this question:
Why might the colonists’ have felt that mercantilism was an unfair system?
I think that the colonist would have found mercantilism unfair because they provided the the raw materials needed for products. The products made from their material was were expensive and they were only paid a small amount for their product.
