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Who authored the Durham Report?
Lord Durham authored the landmark 1839 Durham Report after being sent by Great Britain to investigate the 1837–1838 rebellions, recommending the unification of
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Question: Who authored the Durham Report?
Answer options:
- Lord Elgin ✅ Lord Durham
- Lord Sydenham
- Lord Dorchester
Correct answer: Lord Durham
Explanation: Lord Durham authored the landmark 1839 Durham Report after being sent by Great Britain to investigate the 1837–1838 rebellions, recommending the unification of Upper and Lower Canada and the adoption of responsible government. While Lord Elgin later implemented responsible government and Lord Sydenham served as the first governor of the united province, Lord Dorchester defended Quebec much earlier in Canada's history. The official Discover Canada syllabus highlights the Durham Report as a crucial step toward Canadian democracy. Candidates should memorize this report's author and its key recommendations, as questions about Canada's constitutional development to responsible government are very common on the exam.
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