Animals Like Us (2024) (2024)

S1E7 Responsible Government

After the failed Rebellions of 1837 are suppressed, Queen Victoria resolves to extend responsible government to Canada. Recognizing that colonial unrest stems from a lack of local authority, she moves to grant the provinces greater self-governance, allowing elected officials to hold real power over domestic affairs. The decision marks a pivotal shift in imperial policy, aiming to stabilize the colonies through political concession rather than force alone.