1837 - Rebellions occur throughout Canada against the British government.

In Upper Canada, William Lyon Mackenzie leads an armed rebellion in the Battle of Montgomery’s Tavern in Toronto.

In Lower Canada, Louis-Joseph Papineau leads the Patriote Rebellion.

In the Maritime colonies, Joseph Howe leads the fight for responsible government.

The rebellions are unsuccessful and the British government strengthens its control in the colonies.

The British pass the Act of Union, uniting Upper and Lower Canada.

The government suspends a number of civil rights and grants itself greater power.

The Rebellions of 1837-1838 help to create a sense of a Canadian identity.

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