Who was the English reformer sent to report on the rebellions of 1837-38?
Answer: Lord Durham.
Lord Durham, an English reformer sent to report on the rebellions, recommended that Upper and Lower Canada be merged and given responsible government.
All answer choices
- Lord Durham. (correct answer)
- Lord Elgin.
- Sir Louis-Hippolyte La Fontaine.
- The Duke of Wellington.
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