Papineau continued to push for reform.
He petitioned the British government, but in March 1837, the government of Lord Melbourne rejected all of Papineau's requests.
After the announcement of the Russel Resolutions, the Patriotes at the Assembly decide to use their newspapers to organize popular gatherings to inform the population about the government actions.
For example, they encouraged the population to boycott the British products and to import illegal products from the United States.
The gatherings took place all around Lower Canada, and thousands of people participated.
Papineau attended to most of the gatherings during the summer of 1837 to make sure that people would pressure the government only by political measures, such as the boycott of the British products.
Governor Gosford tried to forbid those gatherings, but even the people that were supposed to be loyal to him participated in the gatherings.
At the end of the summer, many of Gosford's local representatives quit to show support to the Patriotes.
Gosford hired loyal people and tried to gain the Patriotes' trust by choosing seven French-Canadian members at the Legislative Assembly.
In September and October 1837, a group of Patriotes who were more radical tried to intimidate the British government by going out into the street and breaking things around the houses of certain loyal people.
At the end of October, the largest of the Patriotes' gatherings took place in Saint-Charles and was led by Wolfred Nelson.
It lasted for two days and formed La Confédération des Six-Comtés.
Papineau organized protests and assemblies and eventually approved formation of the paramilitary Société des Fils de la Liberté during the assemblée des six-comtés.

In the last speech by Papineau before the armed conflict, he said that it is not the time to fight yet.
He thought that there was still actions to take on the political side before fighting.
Wolfred Nelson made a speech right afterward that said that he disagreed with Papineau and thought that it was time to fight.
After the Assemblée des Six-Comtés, the Patriotes were divided because some supported Papineau and others supported Nelson.
On the other side, the supporters of the Russell Resolutions, called Constitutional Association led by Peter McGill and John Molson, also held gatherings around the province and wanted the army to return order to the colony.

On November 6, 1837, Les Fils de la Liberté were having a gathering in Montréal, when the Doric Club began fighting with them.
That caused violence and vandalism everywhere in the city of Montréal.
Arrest warrants were then issued for those responsible for the fight, which they considered to be the leaders of the Assemblée des Six-Comtés.
The first armed conflict occurred in 1837 when the 26 members of the Patriotes who had been charged with illegal activities chose to resist their arrest by the authorities under the direction of John Colborne.
Arrest warrants against Papineau and other assembly members were issued.
They decided to leave Montréal and to hide in the country for their safety.
Papineau escaped to the United States, and other rebels organized in the countryside.

On November 16, Constable Malo was sent to arrest three Patriotes.
He transported them from Saint-Jean, accompanied by 15 people.
The prisoners were liberated in Longueuil, where 150 Patriotes were waiting for them.
The victory gave a lot of confidence to the Patriotes, who knew that the event meant they could expect the army would soon intervene.
However, the Patriotes were not quite ready to fight an army.
Led by Wolfred Nelson, they defeated a British force at Saint-Denis on November 23, 1837.
He had 800 people ready to fight, half of them with guns.
With confidence among the Patriote supporters wavering, Nelson threatened them to make sure that they would not leave.
Papineau was not there during the fight, which surprised a lot of people.

The British troops soon beat back the rebels, defeating them at Saint-Charles on November 25 and at Saint-Eustache on December 14.
The troops pillaged and ransac
Papineau continued to push for reform. He petitioned the British government, but in March 1837, the government of Lord Melbourne rejected all of Papineau's requests. After the announcement of the Russel Resolutions, the Patriotes at the Assembly decide to use their newspapers to organize popular gatherings to inform the population about the government actions. For example, they encouraged the population to boycott the British products and to import illegal products from the United States. The gatherings took place all around Lower Canada, and thousands of people participated. Papineau attended to most of the gatherings during the summer of 1837 to make sure that people would pressure the government only by political measures, such as the boycott of the British products. Governor Gosford tried to forbid those gatherings, but even the people that were supposed to be loyal to him participated in the gatherings. At the end of the summer, many of Gosford's local representatives quit to show support to the Patriotes. Gosford hired loyal people and tried to gain the Patriotes' trust by choosing seven French-Canadian members at the Legislative Assembly. In September and October 1837, a group of Patriotes who were more radical tried to intimidate the British government by going out into the street and breaking things around the houses of certain loyal people. At the end of October, the largest of the Patriotes' gatherings took place in Saint-Charles and was led by Wolfred Nelson. It lasted for two days and formed La Confédération des Six-Comtés. Papineau organized protests and assemblies and eventually approved formation of the paramilitary Société des Fils de la Liberté during the assemblée des six-comtés.
In the last speech by Papineau before the armed conflict, he said that it is not the time to fight yet. He thought that there was still actions to take on the political side before fighting. Wolfred Nelson made a speech right afterward that said that he disagreed with Papineau and thought that it was time to fight. After the Assemblée des Six-Comtés, the Patriotes were divided because some supported Papineau and others supported Nelson. On the other side, the supporters of the Russell Resolutions, called Constitutional Association led by Peter McGill and John Molson, also held gatherings around the province and wanted the army to return order to the colony. 
On November 6, 1837, Les Fils de la Liberté were having a gathering in Montréal, when the Doric Club began fighting with them. That caused violence and vandalism everywhere in the city of Montréal. Arrest warrants were then issued for those responsible for the fight, which they considered to be the leaders of the Assemblée des Six-Comtés. The first armed conflict occurred in 1837 when the 26 members of the Patriotes who had been charged with illegal activities chose to resist their arrest by the authorities under the direction of John Colborne. Arrest warrants against Papineau and other assembly members were issued. They decided to leave Montréal and to hide in the country for their safety. Papineau escaped to the United States, and other rebels organized in the countryside. 
On November 16, Constable Malo was sent to arrest three Patriotes. He transported them from Saint-Jean, accompanied by 15 people. The prisoners were liberated in Longueuil, where 150 Patriotes were waiting for them. The victory gave a lot of confidence to the Patriotes, who knew that the event meant they could expect the army would soon intervene. However, the Patriotes were not quite ready to fight an army. Led by Wolfred Nelson, they defeated a British force at Saint-Denis on November 23, 1837. He had 800 people ready to fight, half of them with guns. With confidence among the Patriote supporters wavering, Nelson threatened them to make sure that they would not leave. Papineau was not there during the fight, which surprised a lot of people.
The British troops soon beat back the rebels, defeating them at Saint-Charles on November 25 and at Saint-Eustache on December 14. The troops pillaged and ransac
Lower Canada Rebellion