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Chapter 06: Becoming Canada

The War of 1812

  • War of 1812
    The causes of the war, the fighting, and its results. There are links to other sites, as well as maps and drawings. Follow the link to the War of 1812 Timeline for a quick summary of the events of the war.

  • War of 1812
    Detailed information about the war, including: brief biographies of many people involved in it; stories of the battles; and issues leading up to the war. There are many maps and other illustrations. Follow the links near the bottom of the page to begin navigating through the site.



Rebellion in Lower Canada and Upper Canada

  • The 1837 Rebellions
    Articles on: biographies of the rebel leaders; the issues; the aftermath; the confrontation at Montgomery's Tavern; and the reactions of various goups. Includes a chronology (timeline) of the events.

  • Rebellions of 1837
    An article about events in Upper and Lower Canada, with maps and other illustrations.

  • Louis-Joseph Papineau
    Brief biography of Louis-Joseph Papineau, with two portraits.

  • William Lyon Mackenzie
    Brief biography of William Lyon Mackenzie, with a portrait.