Quiz on the Constitutional Act of 1791

La vidéo explique la Constitution de 1791, adoptée pour répondre aux demandes des loyalistes après la Révolution américaine. Elle divise le Québec en Haut et Bas-Canada, chacun avec ses propres lois civiles et criminelles. Une chambre d'assemblée est créée, mais le système n'est pas responsable car le gouverneur peut annuler les lois. Les tensions dues à ces lacunes mènent aux événements de 1837-1838.

What significant event in 1783 influenced the demographic changes in Quebec?

• The Seven Years' War

• The War of 1812

• The American Revolution

• The French Revolution

Who were the Loyalists?

• French settlers in Quebec

• American colonists loyal to Britain

• Indigenous people of Quebec

• British soldiers

How was Quebec divided under the Constitutional Act of 1791?

• Into Upper and Lower Canada

• Into East and West Quebec

• Into Quebec and Ontario

• Into North and South Quebec

Which river served as the dividing line between Upper and Lower Canada?

• St. Lawrence River

• Ottawa River

• Hudson River

• Mississippi River

What legal systems were used in Upper and Lower Canada?

• Upper Canada used English law, Lower Canada used French civil law

• Both used English common law

• Both used French civil law

• Upper Canada used French civil law, Lower Canada used English law

What was the role of the Chamber of Assembly created by the Constitutional Act?

• To elect the governor

• To create laws and represent the population

• To manage the military

• To oversee trade and commerce

What was the policy on religious freedom in Upper and Lower Canada?

• Only Catholicism was allowed

• Only Protestantism was allowed

• Freedom of worship was permitted

• No religious practices were allowed

How were new lands divided in Lower Canada?

• Into townships

• Into seigneuries

• Into counties

• Into districts

What were the voting requirements in the first elections under the Constitutional Act?

• 18 years old, British citizen, property owner

• 21 years old, British citizen, property owner

• 25 years old, British citizen, property owner

• 21 years old, French citizen, property owner

What was a major limitation of the Constitutional Act that caused discontent?

• Lack of freedom of speech

• Governor's power to veto laws

• No representation for women

• High taxes on land