Historical Events tagged with "rebellion losses bill"
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Politics & Government
Lord Elgin Signs the Rebellion Losses Bill
April 25th, 1849 175 years ago
The Rebellion Losses Bill was signed by Governor General Lord Elgin, leading to significant unrest among Montreal's English population. This legislation provided compensation to individuals who suffered losses during the 1837-1838 rebellions in Lower Canada, which sparked protests and escalated tensions between French and English communities. The backlash from the English, feeling alienated and unfairly treated, culminated in riots that violently erupted in Montreal.
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