Actions and Responses
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Here is a photograph of the original document that contained the 92 Resolutions. In this text, one can see Papineau's original corrections and markings in the margins. The 92 Resolutions were drafted as a list of demands that the French Canadians wished to see addressed by their English-speaking government, the Chateau Clique. The resolutions, however, were rejected, creating outrage among the French Canadians and ultimately triggering the Rebellions of 1837, in which the Parti Patriote attempted to gain responsible government and the fulfillment of their demands through an armed rebellion. This rebellion was unsuccessful and ultimately led to the Act of Union.
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This political cartoon depicts an Anglophone view of Prime Minister Wilfrid Laurier as putting the portion of the government's money designated for the Canadian navy, or the large mound of dough, into building auxiliary cruisers and small craft to aid Britain in their Naval Race against Germany, as demonstrated by the pitiful rows of tiny cookies in the 'auxiliary cruisers and small craft' pan. This occurs as opposed to using that money to build a dreadnought as Britain had requested, displayed by the empty 'dreadnought' bread pan. It displays a rather satirical view of the situation; Laurier's pathetically tiny dog, representing the Canadian navy (it is a recurrent theme throughout many political cartoons of Laurier), stands peering over the edge of the tin. The cartoon presents an English-Canadian view of Laurier; generally, the Anglophones greatly supported Britain in their war efforts and wanted to provide more than token support to Britain.
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Henri Bourassa was a particularly outspoken opponent of conscription. This article demonstrates his ferocity, as well as the willingness of French Canadians in combating what he considered an injustice to his people. This article presents a very nationalistic perspective on conscription, which strongly opposed the idea of conscription, enacted by Prime Minister Robert Borden in the Military Service Act. This opposition only further deepened the resentment of French Canadians towards the English Canadians and towards their government, who they felt did not cater to their needs.