The Family Compact
Key Points
- Wealthy business people in Upper Canada
- Oligarchy
- English speaking
- Ruled and enforced laws
- The "Government" of Upper Canada
- Opposition: William Lyon Mckenzie
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- Oligarchy
- English speaking
- Ruled and enforced laws
- The "Government" of Upper Canada
- Opposition: William Lyon Mckenzie
More Info Click Here
Summary
The Family Compact was a small group of wealthy business owners of Upper Canada (Ontario). Bishop Strachan was the most prominent Anglican leader. They preferred an Oligarchy government, which opposed the Representative Responsible government. The upper class wanted their money being spent on Canals and improving their businesses. They overlooked the needs of the lower class citizens for things such as schools and roads. The Family Compact's greatest opposer was William Lyon Mckenzie who wanted reform and commenced rebellion for a more suitable and stable government.
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