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Social Structures in Upper and Lower Canada: Oligarchy and Disparity

Explore the control of a small elite group in Upper and Lower Canada during the 19th century, causing economic disparities and political unrest. Analyze the impact on immigrant farmers, the Family Compact, the Anglican church, British government, and native populations. Discuss potential changes to address grievances and achieve reform.

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Social Structures in Upper and Lower Canada: Oligarchy and Disparity

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  1. Social Structure in Upper and Lower Canada How “The Man” Ran Things

  2. 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.

  3. Disparity - A great difference Economic disparities between regions

  4. Upper Canada • Rule by a governor appointed by the crown • No elections • Family compact controlled the governor • British government believed in rule by aristocrats

  5. Who does this system help or hurt and how? • 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)

  6. Conservative - Holding to traditional attitudes and values and cautious about change or innovation, typically in relation to politics or religion

  7. Moderate - Average in amount, intensity, quality or degree

  8. 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

  9. 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.

  10. 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)

  11. Conclusion - Two forces are at work One force wants/needs change One force wants/needs the status quo What are these forces?

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