Patriote Mass Meeting
Helps intensify political mobilization before armed rebellion begins.
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1837 in Canada
Explore 15 historical events and records for Canada in 1837.
Historical records for Canada in 1837
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October
Six Counties Assembly
Addresses a large Patriote gathering opposing the Russell Resolutions.
November
Battle of Saint-Denis
Leads Patriote defenders who repel British regular troops at Saint-Denis.
Patriote Victory at Saint-Denis
Wins the principal Patriote battlefield victory of the Lower Canada Rebellion.
Battle of Saint-Charles
Commands Patriote forces facing a stronger British column at Saint-Charles.
Defeat at Saint-Charles
Retreats after British troops overwhelm the poorly armed Patriote position.
December
Battle of Montgomerys Tavern
Leads Upper Canada rebels gathered near Montgomerys Tavern.
Upper Canada Rebellion Defeated
Flees after loyalist militia breaks the rebellion outside Toronto.
Battle of Saint-Eustache
Leads Patriote resistance during the decisive battle at Saint-Eustache.
Final Lower Canada Battle
Dies as British forces defeat the remaining organized Lower Canada rebels.
Caroline Affair
Uses Navy Island as a base for continued rebellion against colonial rule.
Navy Island Rebellion Base
Loses the steamer Caroline after a British-Canadian raid on the vessel.
Other events (month unknown)
Exile of Louis-Joseph Papineau
Flees to the United States after leading a failed rebellion
Lower Canada Rebellion
Leads a failed rebellion against British Rule
Rebellion of Louis Papineau
Leads a failed rebellion against British Rule
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