In the spring of 1853 , Gavazzi visited North America . Gavazzi Riots were disturbances created in Quebec on 6 June 1853 , and in Montreal , on 9 June , by mobs which attacked halls in which Gavazzi was lecturing . His lectures at Quebec and Montreal were strongly anti-Roman Catholic ; and at both places the soldiers had to be called out to restore order . At Montreal , 40 lives were lost . The riots caused also political repercussions
Gavazzi Riots
Gavazzi Riots
Alessandro Gavazzi