In a shocking display of public unrest, the Canadian city of Montreal was brought to its knees on April 21, 1849, as a mob of 1,500 people descended upon the British Parliament buildings. The chaos was sparked by a rumor that the Governor would sanction a notorious ‘rebel bill’ during a ceremony later that day. While the official ceremony began at 5 PM with Governor General Lord Elgin on the throne, the crowd had already amassed in front of the parliamentary buildings by 4 PM, awaiting news of the bill’s passage.
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Key Facts
- State: National
- Category: Violent Crime
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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