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The Canadiens did not vote on this.
Here is what I shall allow.
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Nothing will satisfy the new British merchants here in the province except the expulsion of the Canadiens, who are perhaps the bravest and best race upon the globe, and who could
soon become the most useful set of men
in this new American Empire.
"
James Murray to the Lords of Trade, 1764
seemed impossible at the time because
there were:
So he made concessions to the Canadiens and the Catholic Church.
in the province...
Compromise would lead to order in the colony
Force to learn English and become Protestant
He hoped the Canadiens would develop a sense of allegiance to the British if they showed tolerance.
Forced assimilation of the Canadiens is not possible.
Murray
is bad
Having a similar culture would mean:
Less conflict
Easier to manage
Unlikely to revolt
Done by force and results in the loss of a culture.
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And that the Church of England be established, and that the inhabitants may by degrees be led to adopt the Protestant religion, and their children be brought up in the principles of it; We do hereby declare it be Our intention that all possible encouragement shall be given to the building of Protestant schools.
Absorbing one people into the culture of another.
"
Yeah, right...
wanted to assimilate the
To have better control over them.
An oath the Canadiens had to swear if the wanted to serve in the British colonial government.
Assimilate the Canadiens.
It required them to give up Catholicism and accept Protestantism.
Here's how...
not seigneurial system
What demographic fact prompted Murray to be accommodating to the Canadiens?
- Square
- Own the land
- No rent
Who were the members of the French Party and the British Party?
Why did Carleton maintain the same policies as Murray?
is still recognized!
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After the British take control of the colony, New France ceases to exist.
Royal Proclamation, 1763
(modernized English)
This is the beginning of the province we know today as
(also 1763)
(part 1)
It was one of the reasons for the end of Pontiac's Rebellion.
CONSTITUTION
(a set of laws)
ended the Seven Years' War and France gave all its North American territory to Britain.
THIS new province will one day become the modern Quebec.
(almost)
It was a concession made to Native peoples to try to ease tensions.
The Province of Quebec is created (St-Lawrence Valley)
A territory is reserved for Native populations
No British colonist could settle there.
A new Bishop was needed in the colony...
What recognition did Native peoples receive under the Royal Proclamation?
Governor Murray allowed for
to be the first bishop of Quebec.
Which element of the political structure provided for in the Royal Proclamation was not established?
(sort of)
King
James Murray
The assembly that was supposed to be voted on by the Canadiens was never created.
Without a Bishop to ordain new priests...
to remind its followers that they owed obedience and allegiance to the British.
The Royal Proclamation also...
it might have been the end of Catholicism in the colony...
abolished the military regime and set up a civilian government.
was the first governor general of Quebec.
They split up into two main groups
Governor Murray also decided to befriend the Church
He was appointed by the British Crown
He appointed a 12-member council.
Created petitions for this
like James Murray
English criminal and civil law were in effect.
continued to compromise with the Canadiens...
He knew the Church had a lot of influence, and wanted a powerful ally.
I believe the Canadiens will be grateful, and therefore loyal, if we allow them their religion.
... Much to the displeasure of the British merchants.
Chateau Saint-Louis, 1778
Unhappy with the concessions made to the Canadiens and the Catholic Church, British merchants asked the King for the removal of Governor Murray.
No more concessions to the Canadiens and Catholic Church!
- British Merchants
Low British immigration
Many British colonists were not happy with how well the Canadiens were bring treated.
High Canadien birth rate
James Hunter, 1778
became the first newspaper in the colony and was published in both languages.
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We could list many more sufferings which make our lives so very unhappy that we must remove the present Governor. We therefore most humbly pray your Majesty to take the premises into your gracious consideration, and to appoint a Governor over us who understands more than the military.
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- Petition from Quebec Merchants to the King, 1764
Priests were given copies so they could inform the Canadiens about British government decisions.
turned out to be as tolerant toward the Canadiens as Murray was.
New Governor,
Same Policies
was replaced with
Deal with it.
Hate you.