Question 238

What was the primary effect of the Constitutional Act of 1791 on the Province of Quebec?

  1. AIt restored French civil law
  2. BIt established the Dominion of Canada
  3. CIt divided the province into two parts
  4. DIt introduced responsible government
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Correct answer: C) It divided the province into two parts

Explanation

The Constitutional Act of 1791 divided the Province of Quebec into Upper Canada (later Ontario) and Lower Canada (later Quebec). It also granted legislative assemblies elected by the people to these new provinces for the first time.

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