1. Chapter 3 - Part II Organization of the Province

2. I. A First Constitution: The Royal Proclamation - 1763
Introduction:
First Constitution issued by British authorities after the Treaty of Paris was signed -1763
Created major territorial, administrative and legal changes to the colony
Goal: Assimilation of the Canadiens population
Assimilation:
Process by which a people is absorbed into another culture

3. Territorial Change:
Created the province of Quebec – Vallee du St. Laurent
Created a territory reserved for the native populations(Great Lakes Region, Ohio Valley)
Quebec
“And we do hereby strictly forbid, on pain of our displeasure, all of our loving subjects from making any purchases or settlements whatsoever or taking possession of any of the lands aboved reserved (Native territory) without our special leave and license for that purpose first obtained”
Native Territory

4. Secretary of State for Colonies
Political Changes:
Military government was replaced by civilian government
New government included a governor general and an appointed 12 member council
First governor – Governor Murray
A legislative assembly was planned, but not established under this constitution
British Government
King, Privy Council and British Parliament
Great Britain
Secretary of State for Colonies
Council
12 members
Consultative, no decision making power
Governor General
Holds all the powers – issuing & executing ordinances
Province of Quebec
Legislative Assembly:
Elected body on government – represent the people

5. Changes in the Justice System:
English criminal & civil laws were implemented
Chief judge appointed to administer justice and the courts

6. Other Key Changes: Establish Anglican church & Protestant schools
Encourage Protestant schools
Promote British immigration
Adopt English as the only language of instruction
Divide land division into townships instead of seigneuries
Impose Test Act: French Catholics had to renounce their religion to hold office (have government positions).
Prohibit immigration of new Catholic priests
Township:
Land division system used by the British
Land is divided into square lots

7. II. Instructions to Governor Murray
Concessions made to the Canadiens
Murray was instructed by King George to enforce the new changes – assimilate the Canadiens
He sympathized with the Canadiens population – believed they would be loyal to Britian if given certain concessions:
He appointed Protestants that were sympathetic to the Council
Allowed the use of French civil law in local courts
He allowed the Canadiens to occupy certain positions in administration without having to comply to the test act

8. James Murray

9. Bishop Jean- Olivier Briand
Concessions made to the Catholic Church
Murray wanted to make an ally of the Catholic church, since they had a large influence over the Canadiens
When the Bishop Pontbriand passed, Murray pushed the British government to allow a new bishop in the colony: Jean- Olivier Briand
Bishop Jean- Olivier Briand

10. A Change of Governor
British government was unhappy with Murray’s concessions made to the Canadiens and the Catholic church
1766 Murray was recalled
1768 – Murray was replaced Governor Guy Carleton
Guy Carleton