1. Chapter 3 - Part III Quebec Act -1774

2. I. A Second Constitution: Quebec Act - 1774
A) Introduction:
Based on Carleton’s recommendations the British adopted a new constitution called the Quebec Act in 1774
Goal: To Appease the Canadiens
Appease:
Satisfy a demand

3. B) Territorial Change:
The territory of the province grew almost 3 times bigger
Now included part of the Ohio Valley, a region coveted by American colonists

4. C) Political Changes:
Colony still governed by a civil government (governor & council)
Abolition of the test act - a new oath of allegiance to the King of England replaced the Test Act.
Legislative Assembly was not created
Eight French Canadiens were to be included in the council

5. D) Justice System:
French civil law was reinstituted
English criminal law remained.
Seigneurial System was officially recognized
E) Religion:
Catholicism was officially permitted and the clergy could once again collect the tithe. The Bishop could also appoint a successor.

6. Catholic Bishops celebrating the Quebec Act
In your opinion, why is the Catholic clergy celebrating the Quebec Act?

7. British of the Province
II. Reactions to the Quebec Act:
Group
Reasons
Canadiens
Seigneurs - pleased that the seigneurial system was recognized and that they could also sit on the Council
Clergy - pleased that the Catholic religion was recognized and that the tithe was reinstated.
Merchants – pleased by the expansion of the fur trading territory
Canadien population
pleased that the Catholic religion was recognized
unhappy to pay the tithe and seigneurial dues
British of the Province
Governor – pleased that his ideas were implemented
British Merchants
Pleased to gain fur trading territory to the west
Unhappy with the return of French civil law and having NO legislative assembly

8. Inhabitants of the 13 Colonies
Group
Reasons
Inhabitants of the 13 Colonies
Unhappy with:
The concessions made to Catholics
Absence of a legislative assembly – people had no say in the government
The abolition of English civil law in the Province of Quebec
Losing the Ohio Valley deprived fur traders of the Great Lakes region.