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What is the significance of the Proclamation of 1763?
It established a boundary for colonial expansion and recognized the rights of Indigenous peoples.
What was the Grande Charte des Canadiens Francais?
It was a new publication that acknowledged the civil laws of the French.
What happened in 1776?
The Declaration of Independence of the thirteen colonies was signed, leading to the formation of the United States.
What was the Treaty of Versailles in 1783?
It recognized the independence of the thirteen colonies and transformed the territory of North America.
What was the impact of Loyalists after the American Revolution?
About 100,000 Loyalists left the new United States, with some settling in Quebec.
What was the Act of Union?
It divided British North America into Upper Canada and Lower Canada due to pressures from Loyalists.
What occurred in 1792 in Lower Canada?
The first general elections were held, leading to the first meeting of the Legislative Assembly.
What was the role of Lower Canada during the War of 1812?
Lower Canada exported wheat to England and faced attacks from the United States.
What were the events of 1837-1838?
The Rebellions of the Patriots occurred, with battles at St-Chiles, St-Denis-sur-Richelieu, and St-Eustache.
What did the Durham Report suggest?
It recommended the legislative union of the two Canadas and the assimilation of French Canadians.
What was the outcome of the Act of Union in 1841?
It created a single legislative assembly for the two colonies now grouped as Canada.
