The Rebellion's of Upper and Lower Canada What economic, political, and social factors contributed to the rebellions of 1873 in Upper and Lower Canada? There are many different factors that contributed to the 1873 rebellions of upper and lower Canada. There are immediate causes and long term factors that influenced the uprising of these rebellions. An important aspect to first consider is the French and English history in Canada. French Explorers first landed in Canada during the …
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…higher more responsible democracy. All thought both failed and had very little of a military impact, they had huge political repercussions. The rebellions cleared the path for a royal report by Lord Durham calling for a more responsible government in the Canada's. In both Upper and Lower Canada the British government exercised its power and managed affairs in favor or wealthy cliques, that in turn secured there power well they ignored the troubled majority.