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Responsible Government<\/p>\n

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The implementation of responsible government was one of the events that led to Canadian Confederation in 1867. Responsible government refers to a government that is accountable to the people rather than to the Crown. Watch a series of student-produced documentaries to discover the role played by Baldwin and La Fontaine in shaping Canadian government as we know it today.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

The implementation of responsible government was one of the events that led to Canadian Confederation in 1867. Responsible government refers to a government that is accountable to the people rather than to the Crown. Watch a series of documentary films to discover the role played by Baldwin and LaFontaine in shaping Canadian government as we know it today.<\/p>\n

Enter the contest*<\/p>\n

From November 13, 2017, to March 31, 2018\n<\/p>\n

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\n Carefully watch the short clips from the four documentaries. Answer the questions (you need a minimum of 6 correct answers to be eligible) and complete the entry form. You could win a college or university scholarship worth $5,000 or a weekend for two in Toronto, accommodations and spending money included!<\/p>\n

*Read the contest rules<\/a><\/p>\n

In 1834, what was the first political action taken by the Patriots of Lower Canada, who were asking for responsible government?<\/p>\n

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  1. \nLouis-Joseph Papineau, leader of the Patriots, sent several petitions to the Colonial Secretary in London.\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n
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    1. \nLouis-Joseph Papineau, leader of the Patriots, submitted a proclamation to the Governor General that included the 92 Resolutions.\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n
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      1. \nPatriot rebels attacked the British army at Saint-Denis, in Lower Canada.\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

        What decision by the British government triggered the Rebellions of 1837-1838?<\/p>\n

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        1. \nSending the British army to fight the Patriots.\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n
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          1. \nRejecting the 92 Resolutions proposed by Lower Canada.\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n
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            1. \nUniting Upper Canada and Lower Canada to assimilate the French Canadian population.\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

              What was Lord Durham\u2019s role during his five-month mandate in Canada, in 1838?<\/p>\n

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              1. \nUnderstand what had caused the Rebellions and recommend solutions to the British government.\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n
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                1. \nSpeak with Louis-Joseph Papineau to ease the rebels\u2019 frustration with the Crown.\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n
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                  1. \nCreate an alliance with Upper Canada to defeat the Patriot Party.\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

                    Among other things, what did the Durham Report propose as a way of putting an end to the Rebellions?<\/p>\n

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                    1. \nGiving full power to Anglophones in Upper Canada.\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n
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                      1. \nKeeping the monarchical form of government and exiling the Lower Canadian rebels.\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n
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                        1. \nUniting Upper Canada and Lower Canada to make Francophones a minority.\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

                          In 1840, Upper Canada and Lower Canada were united to create the Province of Canada, following Lord Durham\u2019s recommendations. Did this change recognize the principle of responsible government?<\/p>\n

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                          1. \nNo. Despite a popularly elected Assembly, councillors were chosen by the colonial state. They were accountable to the Crown, which was represented by the Governor General.\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n
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                            1. \nYes, because the Assembly\u2019s 84 members were popularly elected. Councillors were accountable to the Assembly, not to the Governor General.\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n
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                              1. \nNo, the union of the Canadas brought no changes to the political system.\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

                                Who was Governor General in 1848, when responsible government was implemented in the Province of Canada?<\/p>\n

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                                1. \nLord Durham\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n
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                                  1. \nLord Elgin\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n
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                                    1. \nLord Metcalfe\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

                                      From the start of his discussions, what principle did La Fontaine insist upon as a condition for responsible government?\n<\/p>\n

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                                      1. \nBilingualism\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n
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                                        1. \nLiberalism\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n
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                                          1. \nImmigration\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

                                            What differentiates present-day Canadian democracy from the monarchical government in place before 1848?<\/p>\n

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                                            1. \nA popularly elected assembly.\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n
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                                              1. \nOpenness and better treatment of linguistic and racial minorities.\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n
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                                                1. \nThe right to start rebellions and protests.\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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                                                  After answering the quiz, complete the entire form before clicking on the ENTER CONTEST button!\n<\/p>\n

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                                                  \nThe contest is now closed\n<\/div>\n<\/p>\n

                                                  Did you know that these documentaries were created by students at member institutions of the Association des coll\u00e8ges et universit\u00e9s de la francophonie canadienne (ACUFC)? Consult the About us<\/a> page. Are you a history buff? Watch the full documentaries<\/a>, each of which is about 15 minutes long!<\/p>\n

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