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Their support was concentrated among southwestern Canada West farmers, who were frustrated and disillusioned by the 1849
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The right of the people to discuss peacefully any question affecting the government or constitution of the colony.
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The "Clear Grits" was one of a long series of farmer-based radical reform movements. Later examples were the
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Election of the three branches of the legislature by the people of the dominion.
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The abrogation of the rectories, and the secularization of the Clergy Reserves.
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Thorough judicial reform, especially the abolition of the court of chancery.
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indicate parties represented in the legislature but not yet registered.
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The appointment of all local officials by local municipal councils.
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The Clear Grit platform was first laid out at a convention held at
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A great extension of the elective franchise, and vote by ballot.
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in March 1850, which included the following planks:
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