Grade 9 British Rule General Cards Flashcards
How was the Church negatively affected by the British Conquest?
They lost their right to replace their bishop and their right to collect tax. No tax=no $ no $=no church. And without Bishops you will have no more priests.
How did the problems in the 13 Colonies impact hte population of Quebec?
Following the American Declaration of Independence Qc. received 7000 Loyalists. This significantly increased the English population in Qc.
How did the problems in the 13 Colonies have a positive impact on the French Catholics in Quebec?
IN order to ensure that the French did not join the Americans and rebel against Britain, the French were given many of their rights back in the Quebec Act in 1774.
Why were the loyalists unhappy upon their arrival in Quebec?
They were unhappy with the Qc. Act and lack of a parliamentary system.
How will the King of Britain react to the loyalists complaints?
He will divide Qc. into 2 and provide the people with a parliamentary system.
Name a problem that the first governor under the new British rule faced.
Governor Murray had to implement the Royal Proclamation which was meant to assimilate the French. The French at the time represented 99% of the population. This is why Governor Murray was very lenient in his application of the Royal Proclamation.
