The National Archives Learning Curve | British Empire | Living in the British Empire | North America | Source 2 Home > Gallery > Case Study > Source Extract from the Durham Report of 1839, which followed rebellions against British rule in Canada (PRO ref: CO 42/299) 2a 2b Study this source carefully. 1 What impression does this source give of life in the British empire in terms of the relationship between the British government and the settlers in Canada? 2 Explain whether you think this source gives a positive or negative view of the empire. 3 Are you going to use this source in your own online exhibition? Background | Online Exhibition Feedback | Credits | Sitemap | Help http://learningcurve.pro.gov.uk/empire/g2/cs5/g2cs5s2a.htm Glossary | World Maps Source 2a Extract from the Durham Report of 1839, which followed rebellions against British rule in Canada (PRO ref: CO 42/299) Source 2b Extract from the Durham Report of 1839, which followed rebellions against British rule in Canada (PRO ref: CO 42/299)