Historical Events tagged with "french canadians"
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Lord Elgin Signs the Rebellion Losses Bill
The Rebellion Losses Bill was signed by Governor General Lord Elgin, leading to significant unrest among Montreal's English population. This legislation provided compensation to individuals who suffered losses during the 1837-1838 rebellions in Lower Canada, which sparked protests and escalated tensions between French and English communities. The backlash from the English, feeling alienated and unfairly treated, culminated in riots that violently erupted in Montreal.
Continue ReadingQuebec Division into Upper and Lower Canada
The British Parliament enacted the Constitutional Act of 1791, which divided the Province of Quebec into two distinct regions: Upper Canada and Lower Canada. This division aimed to accommodate the growing number of English-speaking settlers in the west while maintaining governance tailored to the French-speaking majority in the east. The Act established separate governments for each region, reflecting the linguistic and cultural differences that had emerged in the colony.
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