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What were the causes of the Constitutional Act of 1792?

The causes included the arrival of Loyalists, the need to reorganize the territory, pressure for English-style government, tension between French and English, and the British government's desire to ensure Loyalists had opportunities.

What did the Constitutional Act of 1791 accomplish?

The Act divided the Province of Quebec into Upper Canada and Lower Canada and repealed the Quebec Act of 1774.

What were some features of Upper Canada?

Upper Canada is modern-day Ontario, where the land ownership was based on the British freehold system, it was English-speaking, followed British laws and institutions, and had Clergy Reserves set aside for the Anglican Church.

What were some features of Lower Canada?

Lower Canada is modern-day Quebec, continued the seigneurial system with seigneurs given land, was French-speaking, continued the Catholic Church, and followed French Civil Law.

What was the government structure in both Upper and Lower Canada?

Both regions had an elected assembly with limited power, and voting requirements included being 21 years old, having no criminal record, and owning land, with some tenants eligible to vote under certain conditions.