Republic of Canada Almost

The history of Canada since post War of 1812 to Confederation in 1867,is an interesting chapter and not a well known part of our history.The provinces of Quebec and Ontario were ruled by non electedpowers who controlled the governments. In Lower Canada (Quebec) it wasthe Chateau Clique, and in Upper Canada it was the Family Compact, whoprovided the fuel for the Rebellions of 1837-38. To fi nd the stories behind thestory, we started searching for roadside markers, historical plaques, monuments,cemeteries and the tombstones to the fallen, the battlefi elds, and those whofought and those who were key players in the rebellion. We are telling readerswhy Canada was Almost! The Republic of Canada and why the Americanswho fought and those who lost their lives fi ghting to add the Canadas to theUnited States of America.