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Robert Baldwin: A Matter of Principle

1961 31 min
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This film is a reconstruction of Robert Baldwin’s involvement in the Upper Canada Rebellion of 1837. Though bound to the cause of constitutional reform by principle, Baldwin’s heart was with the rebels and in the midst of armed revolt, he withdrew to fight a lonely battle with himself.

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Robert Baldwin: A Matter of Principle
  • The History Makers
    The History Makers
    1959 - 1964 3 editions
    From the most intrepid explorers to the fathers of Confederation, this series of 17 half-hour episodes tells the compelling early history of our great country.

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This film is a reconstruction of Robert Baldwin’s involvement in the Upper Canada Rebellion of 1837. Though bound to the cause of constitutional reform by principle, Baldwin’s heart was with the rebels and in the midst of armed revolt, he withdrew to fight a lonely battle with himself.
War, Conflict and Peace Politics and Government - Canada History - Canada - Pre-1867 All subjects
  • director
    John Howe
  • producer
    Julian Biggs
  • executive producer
    Guy Glover
  • script
    Charles Cohen
  • photography
    Denis Gillson
  • sound
    Leo O'Donnell
  • editing
    Dennis Sawyer
  • sound editing
    Jean-Pierre Joutel
  • re-recording
    George Croll
  • music
    Robert Fleming
  • cast
    Leo Ciceri
    Alfred Gallagher
    Ed McGibbon
    Alan Mills

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Ages 13 to 18
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Civics/Citizenship - Federal/Provincial Government History and Citizenship Education - Culture and Currents of Thought (1500-present) History and Citizenship Education - Official Powers and Countervailing Powers (1608-present) History and Citizenship Education - Struggles in the British Colony (1791-1850)

Warnings: Hanging is discussed and used as a punishment for crimes (but not shown)

What role does Lord Baldwin play in the Upper Canada Rebellion of 1837? What are the causes and consequences of the Rebellion of 1837? Research Lord Baldwin’s contribution to the creation of municipal governments, the modern legal system, and Canada’s jury system. Consider viewing the following films at the same: Lord Durham, Louis-Joseph Papineau: The Demi-God, William Lyon Mackenzie: A Friend to His Country and Robert Baldwin: A Matter of Principle. Organize a class debate with each group representing one of these politicians.

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