Quebec Act
What was the purpose of the Quebec Act?
To maintain loyalty of French Canadians by preserving their rights under British rule
When was the Dominion of Canada created?
July 1, 1867.
What were the Thirteen Colonies?
British colonies on the east coast of North America.
When was the Indian Act enacted?
1876
How did it affect French Canadians’ rights?
It allowed French Canadians to keep their language, Catholic religion, and civil law.
What provinces originally formed the Dominion of Canada?
Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia.
When did the Thirteen Colonies declare independence?
July 4, 1776.
What is the main purpose of the Indian Act?
To regulate Indigenous peoples' affairs in Canada.
Why did it anger British colonists?
It expanded Quebec's territory and allowed Catholicism, which upset Protestant British settlers.
What was the purpose of forming the Dominion of Canada?
To unite British North American colonies under a single federal government.
Why did the Thirteen Colonies rebel against Britain?
Due to taxation without representation and lack of political rights.
How did the Indian Act affect Indigenous governance?
It imposed government control over Indigenous leadership and political systems
How did it relate to the American Revolution?
It was seen as favoritism towards French Canadians, fueling resentment in the Thirteen Colonies.
How did the British North America Act relate to the Dominion?
It established the legal framework for Canada’s confederation and governance.
What document declared their independence?
The Declaration of Independence
What cultural practices did the Indian Act ban?
It banned practices like the Potlatch and Sun Dance.
What territorial changes did it make?
It expanded Quebec’s borders, including land in the Ohio Valley, affecting British colonists and Indigenous peoples.
Who was Canada's first prime minister after becoming a Dominion?
Sir John A. Macdonald.
What war resulted from their rebellion?
The American Revolutionary War.
Has the Indian Act been amended?
Yes, it has been amended several times but remains controversial.