Province of Quebec (1763–1791)

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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1. Where is Province of Quebec (1763–1791)?British North America, encompassing the former French colony of Canada
2. What is the capital of Province of Quebec (1763–1791)?Quebec City
3. What language do people speak in Province of Quebec (1763–1791)?French and English
4. When was Province of Quebec (1763–1791) built?1763
5. What is the dissolved?1791, divided into Lower Canada and Upper Canada
6. What happened to the French colony of Canada after the Seven Years' War?France gave its North American lands to Britain in the Treaty of Paris in 1763, turning the colony into the Province of Quebec under British rule.

Seven Years' War: A global conflict (1756-1763) that resulted in Great Britain gaining control of French territories in North America.
Treaty of Paris (1763): The treaty that officially ended the Seven Years' War and transferred sovereignty of Canada from France to Great Britain.
Royal Proclamation of 1763: British decree that established the Province of Quebec and outlined policies for governing the new territory.
Quebec Act (1774): Legislation that granted significant rights to the French Canadian population, impacting governance and law.