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The 1837 - 1838 Timeline, March 1837 , November 16, 1837, November 23 1837…
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March 1837
Britain had rejected a petition for reforms which had been prepared by the Parti Patriote or the Ninety-Two Resolutions. Papine begins to organise separate rallies against the Government.
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November 23 1837
British troops defeat Patriote at Sainte-Charles. The troops return to Saint-Denis to burn it to the ground.
November 25 1837
British troops capture Saint-Eustache from Patriote fighters. Papineau and other Patriote leaders flee to the United States. British troops and volunteers loot and burn it.
December 14 1837
Patriotes based in the United States organise a second rebellion in November 1838. The government defeats the rebellion within a week, and British volunteers again attack Canadian Settlements.
December 2 1837
Mackenzie leads a disorganised attack on York (Toronto), which breaks up in confusion after a confrontation with fighters loyal to the government
December 5 1837
The goverment arms volunteers in Upper Canada to fight Mackenzie and his followers. The volunteers quickly defeat the rebels. Mackenzie flees to the United States.
December 7 1837
From the United States, Mackenzie continues to organise raids on Upper Canada. He captures Navy Island near Niagra Falls, where he declares a "Republic of Upper Canada." British troops and volunteers push back the raids each time.
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