Its author was in the area in question for only five months, but presciently identified language barriers as a cause of tension between the major populations.   
Its author was in the area in question for only five months, but presciently identified language barriers as a cause of tension between the major populations.   His work concluded that the 1837 rebellions were the result of a lack of political cohesion and representation.  It also suggested French assimilation into English culture, and the political union of Upper and Lower Canada.  FTP, name this report produced by the Governor-in-chief of the British North American provinces in 1839 that paved the way for responsible government and internal autonomy for colonies, a landmark in British constitutional history.
Its author was in the area in question for only five months, but presciently identified language barriers as a cause of tension between the major populations.   
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