1. Consequences of the Conquest on the society of Canadiens ANSWER KEY

2. Question 1 (Treaty of Paris 1763) New France transferred to Great Britain France keeps islands of Saint-Pierre & Miquelon (fishing) Catholic religion is tolerated Canadians may stay or return to France

3. Question 2 a)Nobility: aristocrats, administrators, French merchants b)Regular people: seigneurs, farmers, craftspeople, shop owners, members of the clergy

4. Question 3 a)Loss of favourable deals in fur trade, didn’t trust the English, afraid the English would take their land b)Led rebellions & seized British forts c)That the natives had to be considered when discussing territorial issues

5. Question 4 ROYAL PROCLAMATION 1763 (1 st Constitution)

6. QUESTION 5 When a culture is absorbed into the dominant culture. EX: The British wanted to assimilate the Canadians into an English & Protestant culture. “The proclamation withdrew the privileged status of the Catholic Church and ended French civil law. British soldiers were expected to settle in Québec in large numbers, and ultimately assimilate the French Canadian population.”

7. Question 6 THE ROYAL PROCLAMATION OF 1763 TerritoryThe colony is renamed: The Province of Quebec LawsNo more French laws: there are now British civil and criminal laws. The seigneurial system is abolished. Form of governmentThe governor had total power. He is assisted by a council (whom he chooses).

8. Question 6 continued THE ROYAL PROCLAMATION OF 1763 ReligionThe Catholic religion was tolerated. In order to have a position of power in the government, you must take an oath under the Test Act, which showed you were rejecting the Catholic faith. It was therefore difficult for the French to have a position in government. The tithe is cancelled. The Archbishop was not replaced. The governor invites Protestant people to live there, and builds schools for them. Land distribution system The British township system is now in place.