The Quebec Act
June 22, 1774
Description
Passed by the British Parliament to institute a permanent administration in Canada replacing the temporary government created at the time of the Proclamation of 1763. It gave the French Canadians complete religious freedom and restored the French form of civil law.
Causes and Effects of the Act
Causes
Rebels were becoming aggressive and formed groups in the colonies
Formed to keep the people in check and loyal to the British.
Effects of the Act
Effects
The colonies saw this as a way for England to removed certain freedoms
Allowed public officers to practice the Roman Catholic Faith
Areas effected
Province of Quebec and the 13 Colonies
How they responded
After the Act 50,000 loyalist arrived in the Province of Quebec.
These loyalist brought new expectations to Quebec for government.
Patriots in the colonies were angered and it helped accelerate the confrontation that became the American Revolution.
How did this worsen the relationship between Great Britian and the Colonists
It made them want to be more independent.