Constitutional Act Flashcards
1
Q
What did the Constitutional Act do?
A
It divided the Province of Quebec into Upper and Lower Canada.
2
Q
Where were the French people? Where were the English people?
A
French = Lower Canada English = Upper Canada
3
Q
Which 3 conditions needed to be met in order to vote?
A
- 21 years old
- British citizen
- Own property
4
Q
In what year was the Constitutional Act created?
A
1791
5
Q
Were women allowed to vote if they met the conditions?
A
Yes
6
Q
Which economic activity replaced the fur trade?
A
Lumber industry (wood, timber)
7
Q
Why was the fur trade declining?
A
- Resources were dwindling
- Competition with Americans
- People weren’t buying luxury items anymore because of war
8
Q
Why was the lumber industry booming?
A
- Unskilled labourers could work
- Infrastructure needed to be built
9
Q
Name 4 ways they began transporting natural resources.
A
Canals
Roadways
Railways
Steamboats
