There are similar connections between the rebellions in Lower and Upper Canada and the seigneurial system. As described in the introduction of chapter nine, both these events were landmarks in defining the colonial period. And these events impacted the future of the places involved. From the ninety-Two Resolutions, in "Journals of the House of Assembly of Lower Canada ", it describes resolutions that were decided. Though some were more fundamental others seemed a bit hostile. The ninety-two resolutions included demands for an elected Legislative Council. And, the French just wanted more things done "their " way. It states that the government should take more interest in what people need , not just what the rich want. And as this article sets out that still was not approved. Resolution 49 seemed quite sad. It stated that should not "be exposed to receive insult from any man whomsoever ". It's interesting to think just the state some of these people were in. Lots of people would have gone through very tuff and emotional times. And this is even more explained in a despatch from Lord Durham to Lord Glenelg. .
Lord Durham first talks about the state in which the Canada's are. He says "If I had been fully aware of the real state of affairs in this part of the world, any considerations would have induced me to undertake so very difficult a task as is involved in mission ". He later states that he finds success impossible. One of the most noticeable tensions in Lower Canada was the hatred between the Canadians and the British. It seemed to be some sort of competition between the two groups. Just like racial discrimination has always been, the conflict steamed from the adults and flowed down the line to children as well. Durham states children would separate themselves into set groups as well. But, we are brought back to the reoccurring theme of how the British want to overthrow the French laws and customs, and how the French try all in their will to save them.
