Chapter 3: The Change of Empire (1760-1791) New France after the Conquest (1760-1763) The Province of Quebec in the British Empire (1764-1791)
New France after the Conquest (1760-1763) British Military Rule Reorganization of the Territory Organization of the new British colony The Canadiens' reaction to the Conquest The Province of Quebec in the British Empire (1764-1791) A time of concessions Unrest of the 13 colonies and its consequences Effects of the American Revolution on the Province of Quebec
Recap French/English rivalry in North America over resources (fur trade) and expansion Several wars between 1689 and 1760 with some border changes, but the one of the most consequence is the Seven Years’ War (1756-1763) – the Conquest New France falls under British control Different priorities – France had to focus on protecting itself in Europe, Britain focusing on expanding its colonial empire 1755 deportation of the Acadians :10,000/13,000 deported elsewhere
Plains of Abraham British attacked Quebec in September 1759 and won, Quebec surrenders. Montreal surrenders in 1760 and New France is under British rule starting then However, the Treaty of Paris, officially handing the colony over was not until 1763.
Video: Quebec politics, France vs. Britain http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dSV6zR2Cy3k
British Military Rule (p.138-139) Transition period (1760-1763) New mother country Military rule: the administration of a country by military authorities.
Capitulation of New France Signed in Montreal in 1760 Set conditions for surrender French armies and militia have to surrender their weapons
Protected Rights of Canadiens Ownership of property Could not be deported Free to practise Catholicism
Organization of Military Rule General Amherst established military rule in 1760 which was to be continued until the peace treaty between France and Britain Maintained administrative structures Governments of Quebec City, Trois-Rivieres and Montreal
Organization of Military Rule Governor positions go to British officers Militia captains under French rule stay Communication between Brits and population Order in the parishes Submit – Oath of Allegiance to King George III
Departures for France French soldiers and officers Governor general and Intendant Higher members of the Catholic Church Approximately 4000 people returned to France in 1760 (of a total population of 85,000) and another 10,000 had died during the war
Concerns The survival of the Catholic Church Famine
Next Bam notes Worksheets (p. 9 & 10) covering p.138-139 in Panoramas After this we will start “the reorganization of the territory”