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Treaty of Paris
Royal Proclamation
Quebec Act
Constitutional Act
Miscellaneous
100
Which war ended in 1763 that led to the signing of the Treaty of Paris?
Seven Years War
100
What was the colony of New France renamed?
The Province of Quebec
100
In what year was the Quebec Act written and by whom?
1774, Guy Carleton
100
In what year was the Constitutional Act written?
1791
100
Jacques Cartier was looking for a route to where, and in what year?
Asia, 1534
200
Name at least two parts of the Treaty of Paris.
1. All territories of New France are transferred to Great Britain. 2. France keeps islands of St.Pierre and Miquelon for fishing. 3. Catholicism will be tolerated. 4. Canadians may stay and keep their belongings or return to France and sell their property to the British.
200
In what year was the Royal Proclamation signed?
1763
200
Who are the Patriots and the Loyalists?
Patriots are those who wanted to be independent from Britain. Loyalists are those who wanted to remain a British colony; loyal to Britain.
200
What was done to keep the Loyalists and French happy?
The Province of Quebec was separated in Upper and Lower Canada.
200
Which event marked the beginning of the French regime?
Champlain settled Quebec as the first permanent colony.
300
What did the Treaty of Paris forget to include?
-Laws -Language -Natives
300
What is important about the new Assembly? Members would be elected.
Members would be elected.
300
Who was on the verge of war, and why?
Americans vs. Britain or Thirteen Colonies vs. Britain
300
Which three conditions gave someone the right to vote?
-21 years old -British citizen -Own a house or land
300
Describe the relationship between mercantilism and the private trading companies.
More money = more power Trading companies had monopoly, therefore they had all the money and all the power in New France.
400
Who is Chief Pontiac and why is he important?
He led a rebellion against the British because settlers were taking over Native territory.
400
What was Royal Government replaced by?
A British political structure OR a governor assisted by a council.
400
Why was the Quebec Act written?
To try to get the French/Canadians on the British side in case of a revolution or war with Americans. Because there was a 99:1 majority.
400
Why wasn't the new parliamentary system democratic?
Because the governor and unelected councils had all the power.
400
Which treaty brought together Native and French communities in 1701?
Great Peace of Montreal
500
What did Pontiac's Rebellions lead to?
The Royal Proclamation of 1763
500
Describe the Test Act.
All those who wanted to hold a top position were required to take an oath saying they rejected the Catholic faith.
500
Name three important features that the Quebec Act gave to the French.
1. Allowed to keep language. 2. Allowed to keep religion. 3. Allowed to keep seigneurial system. 4. Allowed to practice civil law. 5. Reclaimed Native land as belonging to Quebec.
500
In what year was the right to vote taken from women?
1834
500
What was Jean Talon's 3-step plan?
1. Increase population 2. Diversify economic activities 3. Increase agricultural production