Introduction-Chapter+1

=Main Points= 
 * Canada was growing in the east (Upper Canada) after the war of 1812 due to immigrants that came from Europe and the US to take advantage of cheap land.
 * Lower Canada and the Maritime Provinces where grew because of ties to Britain and New England
 * Unfair land policies and bad government led to a confrontation between classes in Upper and Lower Canada that eventually lead to rebellions in both areas...

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 * Early nineteenth century: Northern and Western Canada had not been settled due to the harsh conditions of these areas, and Canada’s vast amount of land
 * Native people were dying from diseases introduced by Europeans
 * Canada and America interacted
 * trade with the states was important
 * after Canada was invaded during the [|American Revolution] and [|War of 1812], the US was still threatening
 * reinforced ties to the British empire
 * community leaders were often loyalists (loyal to Britain), British army officers, or members of the gentry
 * Brittan was trying to copy its society in Canada