Transcript Social Structure in Upper and Lower Canada

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?
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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?