John George Lambton, First Earl of Durham

John George Lambton, First Earl of Durham

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French-English relations

Lord Durham's Report

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This is a photograph of ohn George Lambton, First Earl of Durham. Lord Durham was the Governor General of British North America from 1837 to 1838. He was sent to British North America to investigate the causes of the 1837 rebellions in Upper and Lower Canada. His subsequent report placed the responsibility for the rebellions squarely on "racial" differences between the English and French. His proposed response was cultural assassination of the French into the English character in order to create unity in the colony.

Library and Archives Canada/Accession No. 1984-79

Library and Archives Canada/Accession No. 1984-79

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Library and Archives Canada/Accession No. 1984-79

Link to key portions of Lord Durham's Report via www.canadahistory.com: http://www.canadahistory.com/sections/People/notes/Durham%20Report.html

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