at the time of the 1837 Rebellions, why would one not get support like modern politicians do?

Answer 1

Modern politicians usually have the support of around half of the citizens.

Answer 2

ok..but why??
how come politicians back then (Rebellions of 1837) did not get that much support as the ones today?

Answer 3

the question is actually about lord durham...a guy who said that french people should by turned into english..not why would he not been supported as much as the politicians today?

Answer 4

i think that because there was no proper government and people didn't want togo against the british