The Durham Report
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Painting of Lord Durham. Source: National Archives of Canada / C-121846

In 1837, the British government sent John George Lambton, or Lord Durham, to investigate and report on the ongoing rebellions in Upper and Lower Canada.

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Questions


1. List Lord Durham's main recommendations from his Report.




2. In 2-3 sentences, explain what Responsible Government means.






























¹ http://www1.canadiana.org/citm/specifique/responsable_e.html#rebellions