Treaty of Paris, Royal Proclamation, Quebec Act

All the treaties and what they did for Canada.

When was the Quebec Act made?

1774

When was the Royal Proclamation made?

1763

When was the Treaty of Paris made?

1783

What is the importance of the Quebec Act?

The Quebec Act was intended to appease French Canadians and to gain their loyalty. First and foremost, the Act allowed them to freely practice Roman Catholicism. This was in stark contrast to how the British government had handled similar situations.

What is the importance of the Royal Proclamation?

The proclamation has 2 parts of significance: defining the land west of the established colonies as "Indian Territories", where First Nations people "should not be molested or disturbed" by settlers and where the Indian Department would be the primary liaison between the Crown and First Nations people.

What is the importance of the Treaty of Paris?

The Treaty of Paris was signed by U.S. and British Representatives on September 3, 1783, ending the War of the American Revolution. Based on a1782 preliminary treaty, the agreement recognized U.S. independence and granted the U.S. significant western territory.

How is the Quebec Act connected to the American Revolution?

The Thirteen Colonies fiercely objected to a variety of its provisions, which they saw as a removal of certain political freedoms.

How is the Royal Proclamation connected to the American Revolution?

As such, it has been labelled an “Indian Magna Carta” or an “Indian Bill of Rights.” The Proclamation also contributed to the outbreak of the American Revolutionary War in 1775.

How is the Treaty of Paris connected to the American Revolution?

The Treaty of Paris was signed by U.S. and British Representatives on September 3, 1783, ending the War of the American Revolution. Based on a1782 preliminary treaty, the agreement recognized U.S. independence and granted the U.S. significant western territory.