Constitutional Act of 1791

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

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Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. Who wrote Constitutional Act of 1791?British Parliament
2. What is the date of royal assent?June 10, 1791
3. What is the territorial reorganization?Subdivided the Province of Quebec into Upper Canada and Lower Canada
4. Why did Canada get split into Upper and Lower Canada?The split helped give English‑speaking Loyalists a familiar British system while keeping French‑speaking people with their own laws and a new elected assembly.
5. How did the 1791 Act change voting?It allowed property‑owning men in both Upper and Lower Canada to vote for a Legislative Assembly, giving them a voice in government.

Imperial Policy: The strategies and decisions made by a ruling empire regarding its colonies and territories.
Representative Government: A system of government where citizens elect officials to make decisions on their behalf.
Responsible Government: A system where the executive branch of government is accountable to the elected legislature.