What Was the Most Important Consequence of the 1840 Revolt

question 14

Multiple Choice

What was the most important consequence of the 1840 revolt by French Canadians against British rule?

• A) It led the British to join Upper and Lower Canada in a single colony.
• B) It led to the division of Upper and Lower Canada into two separate colonies.
• C) It convinced the British to expand local rule in all parts of Canada.
• D) It convinced the British to accept the idea of cultural diversity in Canada.

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