Rebellions+of+1837

**The Rebellions of 1837 split Upper and Lower Canada into two sides: Those who advocated the British rule, and those who rebelled against it. Many British came expecting a new life, only to find a crowded living space without the great lifestyle promised. Three years after the rebellions, Mary looked back upon her time:**

When I was thirteen, I lived in a tiny village in Worcestershire, England. That was a perfect life; it was the only thing I ever knew. But now, I live in Pentanguishene, a quaint, little town in what was once Upper Canada. I do love this new town; I am constantly reminded of my English life. The Province of Canada is charming, and I must say, I am rather thrilled with the outcome of the rebellion movements over the past few years.

I adore being under the British rule. I have been a Brit every day of my life, and I hope never to change that. Living in Upper Canada was dreadful during the war. I was afraid we would lose our British connections, something I could not bear. I suppose I shouldn’t complain, though. It must have been even worse in Lower Canada, with all the rebels preaching their crazy, American ideas. I will never understand why the Upper Canada Rebellions occurred. Why would Canadians even begin to think they were capable of governing themselves? Just look at America. They cut off all ties to England, so they have horrid economy, no trade routes, and have to govern themselves. With Britain's support, we are so much better off.

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