The Conquest and the Change of Empire (1760-1791)

Flashcards based on key terms and concepts from the lecture on the Conquest and Change of Empire spanning 1760 to 1791.

Capitulation of Montreal

Event in 1760 where French forces surrendered to the British, leading to the conquest of New France.

Royal Proclamation

Issued in 1763, it established the Province of Quebec and outlined its governance and territorial limits.

Pontiac’s Revolt

A coalition formed by First Nations against British rule from 1763-1766, led by war chief Pontiac.

Quebec Act

Passed in 1774, it expanded Quebec's territory and recognized Catholicism, but did not create a legislative assembly.

Test Act

An oath required from Canadiens to work in British administration, requiring them to renounce their Catholic faith.

Loyalists

Colonists who remained loyal to Great Britain during the American Revolution, many of whom settled in Canada.

Habeas Corpus

A legal principle that protects against unlawful detention and ensures a person can be brought before a court.

Assimilation Policy

British strategy to integrate Canadiens by imposing English laws and language, aimed at reducing Francophone influence.

Mercantilist Policy

Economic policy where the colony provided raw materials to the mother country, which in turn supplied manufactured goods.

Seigneurial System

A feudal system in New France where seigneurs were granted land by the king and had obligations to their tenants.