Chapter 3: Lesson 4

What were the consequences of the Conquest on the society of les canadiens?

•1763 – Great Britain took possession of New France.

•What were the social, political and territorial consequences?

_________________________• Signed in 1763, ended the Seven years’ War.

▫All ___________________, now belonged to Great Britain Except western region of __________ (Spain – 1762)

▫France only retains islands __________ and __________ (fishing)

▫Catholic region will be tolerated▫Canadians may remain in Canada (and keep

properties) or go back to France (but sell to British).

▫Language not specified, nor application of laws.

Social Consequences of the New Empire •___________________________•British aristocrats replace French (back to

France)•___________________________(mostly Montreal

– fur trade). Known as “Montrealers”• Born in New France, remained

▫Seigneurs, farmers, craftspeople, shop owners, members of clergy.

▫Some French-Canadian merchant traders stayed, _____________________________.

Native Reaction to Treaty of Paris•Upset – loss of __________and __________•Afraid they would ________________•Pontiac

▫Gathered a group▫Marched to Detroit▫Were stopped by British▫1766 – signed a treaty with British

authority. ______________________________________________

__________________________

The Royal Proclamation of 1763(First Constitution)•Territory

▫Territory between _______________, the thirteen Colonies and Spanish Louisiana – to __________.

▫__________was also given to Amerindians.▫Canadians limited to __________▫Colony renamed: __________

Province______________________

Governor

______________

Legislative Assembly

__________

The Royal Proclamation of 1763•Laws

▫French laws replaced by criminal and civil laws of Great Britain.

▫Seigneurial system ____________________. _____________ no longer allowed from tennat-

farmers.

The Royal Proclamation of 1763•Form of Government

▫Royal Government replaced by a British Political Structure. __________– total power Assisted by a __________, named by governor Assembly of elected deputies –

__________________________ Up to governor when to begin elections for

assembly.

The Royal Proclamation of 1763•Religion

▫Catholic religion – __________▫To hold a top position must take oath

required of Test Act – _________________________

▫Obligatory tithe lifted – ________________▫Last __________ died 1760 – was not

replaced▫________________ was encouraged.

The Royal Proclamation of 1763•Land Distribution System

▫Existing ___________________ was respected. ▫All other land was to be under the

_____________________.

• The Royal Proclamation made British Government intentions clear: ▫Province of Quebec to __________________ of

British North America. To become __________ (Thirteen Colonies, Nova

Scotia)▫All French civil, religious and political

institutions to be replaced _______________. ▫French Canadians lose important jobs due to

__________.▫British immigration encouraged – attempt to

_______________.

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