Seven Years War
What was another name for the seven years war?
War of the Conquest
What was the GOAL of the Royal Proclamation?
Assimilate the French (make them more like the British)
Who was happy about the Quebec Act?
French Canadians
Which colonies were fighting?
New France vs 13 colonies
True or False:
The land/territory of the Province of Quebec got larger
FALSE
It got smaller
True or false:
The land/territory of the province of Quebec got smaller due to the Quebec Act
False!
It got larger
List 2 reasons why the war was unbalanced?
1. New France's territory was too large to defend
2. 13 Colonies had more men and resources than New France
List 3 consequences for the French Canadians due to the Royal Proclamation
1) Speak English
2) Were not allowed to follow the seigneurial system
3) If they wanted to work in the government, they had to change religion
Who was upset about the territorial changes?
Aboriginals and 13 colonies
Name the 2 important battles, in order, that led to the British winning.
1. Battle/capture of Louisburg
2. Battle of the Plains of Abraham
How did the French Canadians react to the Royal Proclamation?
How did their reaction affect how the governors applied the laws?
The French Canadians were very upset.
Their reaction made the governors afraid that they would revolt against the British. This led the British governors to not fully apply the laws.
List 4 consequences for the French Canadians due to the Quebec Act:
1. Speak French
2. Keep their religion
3. Follow the French Civil law
4. Keep their seigneural system
In 1763, New France was officially under the ________ rule.
What was the first thing that was CHANGED under this rule?
British
New France's name --> Province of Quebec
What was the result of the French Canadians being very upset about the Royal Proclamation?
The governor created the Quebec Act to make the French Canadians happy.
In your own words, what is the reason for why we still speak french in Quebec today?
Due to the Quebec Act. If the British governors forced the royal proclamation laws on the French Canadians, then we would no longer speak french.