social structure in upper and lower canada how “the man” ran things
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Social Structure in Upper and Lower Canada
How “The Man” Ran Things
Oligarchy -
•A small group of people having control over a country, organisation, or institution.•A state governed by such a group•A government by such a group.
Disparity -
•A great difference•Economic disparities between regions
Upper Canada
Rule by a governor appointed by the crown
No elections Family compact controlled the
governor British government believed in rule by
aristocrats
Who does this system help or hurt and how?
Immigrant farmers? The family compact? The Anglican church? The British government? The native populations?
In groups of five brainstorm and quickly compose a thesis statement, supportive evidence, and a conclusion. (You have ten minutes)
Conservative -
•Holding to traditional attitudes and values and cautious about change or innovation, typically in relation to politics or religion
Moderate -
•Average in amount, intensity, quality or degree
Lower Canada
Structure is similar to that in UC English merchants and military
officers in charge Seigneurial families and church very
influential 80,000 English speakers, 420,000
French speakers
Reform -
•To make changes (something, typically a social, political, or economic institution or practice) in order to improve it•To bring about a change (in someone) so that they no longer behave in an immoral, criminal, or self-destructive manner.
Changes: What changes would satisfy…
the French habitants or Upper Canada artisans/farmers?
The family compact? The British government? The native populations?
In groups of five brainstorm and quickly compose a thesis statement, supportive evidence, and a conclusion. (You have ten minutes)
Conclusion - Two forces are at work
•One force wants/needs change•One force wants/needs the status quo•What are these forces?