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The terms relate to the direction of the flow of the St. Lawrence, which flows from south to north and empties into the Atlantic Ocean.
The custom of drawing maps with north at the top and south at the bottom is just a custom. There is no real "up" or "down" to those directions, just orientation on a page.
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The "Upper" in Upper Canada referred to elevation, it being upstream, higher in elevation.
Likewise, the "Lower" in Lower Canada referred to it being downstream, lower in elevation.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 13y agoAbout 150 years ago Upper Canada was for the British Loyalists and was "Upper" because it was higher up the lakes even though it seems to be more down-based. Lower Canada was for the French Colonists that were the founders on the Colony and were more down the lakes.
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∙ 12y agoUpper Canada was so named because it was upstream from Lower Canada.
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What was cananda day called before 1867?
Before 1867, Canada was divided into upper and lower Canada. In lower Canada most of the people were French. In upper Canada most of the people were British. But on July first, 1867 upper and lower Canada joined confederation to become Canada, This is why we celebrate Canada day on July first :)
Why did Britain create Upper Canada and Lower Canada and who lived in each colony?
Britain created upper and lower canada due to the constitutional act of 1791 and British colonists and french Canadians lived there in each colony.
Was Canada was initially divided into two sections upper and lower Canada?
The Constitutional Act, 1791, divided the old Province of Québec into the Provinces of Upper Canada and Lower Canada, but that was neither the first nor the last time that the boundaries would be altered prior to Confederation.
In what year was Canada born?
Canada was confederated in 1867, but the original British colonies of Upper and Lower Canada were established in 1791.
What were the causes of the Acts of Union?
Upper and Lower Canada were having disputes, and that caused rebellions. Lord Durham was sent to find the reasons for these rebellions and Upper and Lower Canada. He came up with 2 main solutions:Appoint responsible government to the colonies to ensure equality.Combine Upper and Lower Canada to form one major Colony.And so the Act of Union was written.
What did the british north American act accomplish?
It divided Canada in half, Upper and Lower Canada.
What were the 2 parts of Canada?
Upper Canada & lower Canada
Why is lower Canada called lower Canada when it's really higher?
It's not based on the location on a map. It is more geographical. The "lower Canada region" is more upriver on the St Lawrence. The higher up the river, the "lower" you are. Upper Canada or "Ontario" is located at the tip of the river. Settlers arrived through the St Lawrence and believed the entrance to the river was lower, and the end of the river was higher. ============================================================ "Upper Canada" and "Lower Canada" were named because of their relative elevations and their relative locations on the St Lawrence watershed. Upper Canada was upstream, and at a higher elevation; Lower Canada was downstream, and at a lower elevation.
What caused parliament to create Upper Canada and Lower Canada in 1791?
upper and lower Canada were created to keep the different types on people in there own places
What is upper Canada known as today?
Lower Canada is known as Quebec.
What was Canada first called?
Canada
What was cananda day called before 1867?
Before 1867, Canada was divided into upper and lower Canada. In lower Canada most of the people were French. In upper Canada most of the people were British. But on July first, 1867 upper and lower Canada joined confederation to become Canada, This is why we celebrate Canada day on July first :)
Why was there dissatisfaction in Upper and Lower Canada in 1830s?
The assembly proposed the union of Upper Canada and Lower Canada. ================================================== The Constitution Act of 1791 divided Québec and created the colonies of Upper Canada and Lower Canada. It did not create political discontent. That did not occur until 1837.
What is the significance of the constitutional act?
To separate the french and the british by creating upper and lower canada. Upper Canada- Ontario Lower Canada- Quebec
What act joined Upper and Lower Canada?
The Act of Union, 1840, which was proclaimed on February 10, 1841, joined the colonies of Upper Canada and Lower Canada into a single colony known as the Province of Canada.
In what year was Upper Canada founded?
Upper Canada and Lower Canada existed from December 26, 1791, to February 10, 1841.
What was Canada originally named?
New France I think
