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Murray and Carleton’s political and social policies

Murray and Carleton’s political and social policies. James Murray. Guy Carleton. James Murray. First governor of the Prov. Of Quebec  1763 In charge of a lot of French speaking Catholics Difficult task

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Murray and Carleton’s political and social policies

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  1. Murray and Carleton’s political and social policies James Murray Guy Carleton

  2. James Murray • First governor of the Prov. Of Quebec  1763 • In charge of a lot of French speaking Catholics • Difficult task • Murray understood that the Royal Proclamation would be a big problem in the Prov. Of Quebec. • Why?

  3. Conciliatory policies by the first governors Contexte Social : • The Canadiens lost all of the elites and government… • They are still the majority of the population • The “Montrealers” (English) replace the French Elites (wealthy) CONTEXTE POLITIQUE: • The 13 colonies are unhappy • The Canadiens listen to the Catholic Church and remain calm • The Montrealers want to control politics with the Prov. Of Quebec

  4. Conciliatory policies by the first governors CONCLUSION: • The British governors compromise… Religion and language compromises French majority in P.O.Q British willing to compromise with the French in the P.O.Q. Unhappy 13 colonies

  5. Conciliatory Policies MURRAY 1763 Political: Names councillors that sympathize with the French Religion: Bring back Bishop into P.O.Q. Justice: No oath of allegiance CARLETON 1766 Politique : Names Canadiens to the council Religion: Recognizes clergy  abolishes Oath of allegiance Justice: Brings back French Civil laws

  6. Reactions to the Policies : Varied English reaction: • French Party : happy for the French • British Party : against the compromises Canadiens: • Leaders are happy (wealthy merchants, seigneurs and church) General public  not super happy but no revolt

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