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	* 1779 - The founder of ''La Gazette littéraire de Montréal'' is arrested and imprisoned.		* 1779 - The founder of ''La Gazette littéraire de Montréal'' is arrested and imprisoned.
	* 1783 - Following the official recognition of the independence of the former British American colonies by Great Britain, many of the [[w:United Empire Loyalist\|Loyalists]] still remaining in the confederation begin emigrating to the Province of Quebec or Nova Scotia. A good number of them will settle in the Eastern Townships.		* 1783 - Following the official recognition of the independence of the former British American colonies by Great Britain, many of the [[w:United Empire Loyalist\|Loyalists]] still remaining in the confederation begin emigrating to the Province of Quebec or Nova Scotia. A good number of them will settle in the Eastern Townships.
	* 1784 - Released from prison without ever getting a trial, [[w:Pierre du Calvet\|Pierre du Calvet]] goes to London with the intention of putting mercenary governor [[w:Frederick Haldimand\|Frederick Haldimand]] on trial for violating the constitutional rights of British subjects in the colony on several accounts. While in London, he publishes ''The Case of Peter du Calvet'' and a lampoon titled ''Appel à la justice de l'État''.		* 1784 - Released from prison without ever getting a trial, [[w:Pierre du Calvet\|Pierre du Calvet]] goes to London with the intention of putting mercenary governor [[w:Frederick Haldimand\|Frederick Haldimand]] on trial for violating the constitutional rights of British subjects in the colony on several accounts. While in London, he publishes ''[[The Case of Peter du Calvet]]'' and a lampoon titled ''Appel à la justice de l'État''.
	* 1789 - The French revolution begins with the [[w:Storming of the Bastille\|taking of the Bastille]].		* 1789 - The French revolution begins with the [[w:Storming of the Bastille\|taking of the Bastille]].
	* 1790 - Foundation of the ''Société des patriotes de Montréal''.		* 1790 - Foundation of the ''Société des patriotes de Montréal''.

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	''Colonial parliamentarism ~ Continued struggles for the freedom of the press ~ Deadlocks over the control of the budget by the elected house ~ Movement for constitutional reform ~ Popular mobilization against union with Upper Canada ~ Abolition of slavery ~ Political emancipation of the Jews ~ Société des Fils de la Liberté ~ Illegal and unconstitutional warrants ~~for~~ arrest ~~against~~ reformist politicians ~ Armed resistance to the arrests in 1837 ~ Exile ~ Declaration of independence of Lower Canada ~ Invasion attempts of 1838 ~ Durham report ~ Forced union of 1840''		''Colonial parliamentarism ~ Continued struggles for the freedom of the press ~ Deadlocks over the control of the budget by the elected house ~ Movement for constitutional reform ~ Popular mobilization against union with Upper Canada ~ Abolition of slavery ~ Political emancipation of the Jews ~ Société des Fils de la Liberté ~ Illegal and unconstitutional warrants to arrest reformist politicians ~ Armed resistance to the arrests in 1837 ~ Exile ~ Declaration of independence of Lower Canada ~ Invasion attempts of 1838 ~ Durham report ~ Forced union of 1840''

	* 1791: Foundation of the Société des débats libres de Montréal.		* 1791: Foundation of the Société des débats libres de Montréal.

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	''British Conquest of Canada, Cession of Canada to Great Britain~~, struggle~~ for the recognition of property~~, language~~ and religious rights, Letter to the Inhabitants of the Province of Quebec~~, early~~ struggles for the freedom of the press, Appel à la justice de l'État by Pierre du Calvet~~, movement~~ for a constitutional government including a House of Commons representing the people without regards to cult or origin''		''British Conquest of Canada ~ Cession of Canada to Great Britain ~ Struggle for the recognition of property ~ Language and religious rights ~ Letter to the Inhabitants of the Province of Quebec ~ Early struggles for the freedom of the press ~ Appel à la justice de l'État by Pierre du Calvet ~ Movement for a constitutional government including a House of Commons representing the people without regards to cult or origin''

	* 1759 - Québec City falls to the British Army. Establishment of a 4-year military rule in Canada.		* 1759 - Québec City falls to the British Army. Establishment of a 4-year military rule in Canada.
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	* 1773 - In December, [http://www.canadiana.org/ECO/mtq?display=9_03424+0526 petition] for the full re-establishment of French civil laws.		* 1773 - In December, [http://www.canadiana.org/ECO/mtq?display=9_03424+0526 petition] for the full re-establishment of French civil laws.
	* 1774 - London passes the ''[[Quebec Act]]'' which re-established French civil laws, dispenses the ''Canadiens'' from the Test Oath, but remains silent on the question of an elective assembly.		* 1774 - London passes the ''[[Quebec Act]]'' which re-established French civil laws, dispenses the ''Canadiens'' from the Test Oath, but remains silent on the question of an elective assembly.
	* 1774 - On October 26, the First Continental Congress writes a ''[[Letter to the Inhabitants of the Province of Quebec]]''. The letter is translated in French by [[w:Fleury Mesplet\|Fleury Mesplet]] who printed it in [[w:Philadelphia\|Philadelphia]]. It informed the ''Canadiens'' that the British government had violated their rights as British subjects by creating a Parliament ~~without any representative house~~.		* 1774 - On October 26, the First Continental Congress writes a ''[[Letter to the Inhabitants of the Province of Quebec]]''. The letter is translated in French by [[w:Fleury Mesplet\|Fleury Mesplet]] who printed it in [[w:Philadelphia\|Philadelphia]]. It informed the ''Canadiens'' that the British government had violated their rights as British subjects by creating a crippled Parliament.
	* 1775 - Invasion of the province of Quebec by the Continental Army of the Congress. The revolutionary troops take Montréal, but are defeated on December 31 in the [[Wikipedia:Battle of Quebec (1775)\|Battle of Quebec]].		* 1775 - Invasion of the province of Quebec by the [[w:Continental Army\|Continental Army]] of the Congress. The revolutionary troops take Montréal, but are defeated on December 31 during the [[Wikipedia:Battle of Quebec (1775)\|Battle of Quebec]].
	* 1776 - On January 20, a regiment, that will be known as [[Wikipedia:Congress' Own\|Congress' Own]], is raised in Montreal. Commanded by [[w:Moses Hazen\|Moses Hazen]], it participated in the [[Wikipedia:Battle of Trois-Rivières\|Battle of Trois-Rivières]], the [[Wikipedia:Battle of Brandywine\|Battle of Brandywine]], the [[Wikipedia:Battle of Germantown\|Battle of Germantown]] and the [[Wikipedia:Battle of Yorktown\|Battle of Yorktown]].		* 1776 - On January 20, a regiment, that will be known as [[Wikipedia:Congress' Own\|Congress' Own]], is raised in Montreal. Commanded by [[w:Moses Hazen\|Moses Hazen]], it participated in the [[Wikipedia:Battle of Trois-Rivières\|Battle of Trois-Rivières]], the [[Wikipedia:Battle of Brandywine\|Battle of Brandywine]], the [[Wikipedia:Battle of Germantown\|Battle of Germantown]] and the [[Wikipedia:Battle of Yorktown\|Battle of Yorktown]].
	* 1778 - ''La Gazette littéraire de Montréal'' is first published. Founded by Fleury Mesplet, this is the first French language newspaper in Quebec.		* 1778 - ''La Gazette littéraire de Montréal'' is first published. Founded by Fleury Mesplet, this is the first French language newspaper in Quebec.

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	* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timeline_of_Quebec_history Timeline of Quebec history in Wikipedia]		* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timeline_of_Quebec_history Timeline of Quebec history in Wikipedia]
	* [http://pages.infinit.net/histoire/Chronologie de l'histoire du Québec] (French)		* [http://pages.infinit.net/histoire/ Chronologie de l'histoire du Québec] (French)

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	== 1960 - ==		== 1960 - 1969 ==

	''Contemporary independence movement''		''Contemporary independence movement''
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	* 1968: The MSA creates the Parti Québécois. The MSA and the Ralliement national are merged. The RIN is dissolved so as to not split the independentist vote.		* 1968: The MSA creates the Parti Québécois. The MSA and the Ralliement national are merged. The RIN is dissolved so as to not split the independentist vote.
	* 1969: The St-Jean-Baptiste Society announces its support for the independence of Quebec on November 16.		* 1969: The St-Jean-Baptiste Society announces its support for the independence of Quebec on November 16.

			== 1970 - 1979 ==

	* 1970: The manifesto of the FLQ is published. Quebec's youth is becoming impatient!		* 1970: The manifesto of the FLQ is published. Quebec's youth is becoming impatient!
	* 1973: Elections: The PQ has a strong presence in the opposition.		* 1973: Elections: The PQ has a strong presence in the opposition.
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	* 1976: Elections: The PQ is elected for the first time. René Levesque forms a majority government.		* 1976: Elections: The PQ is elected for the first time. René Levesque forms a majority government.
	* 1977: The PQ votes Bill 101.		* 1977: The PQ votes Bill 101.

			== 1980 - 1989 ==

	* 1980: First referendum on sovereignty-association: 40% Yes, 60% No		* 1980: First referendum on sovereignty-association: 40% Yes, 60% No
	* 1982: Against the opinion of the supreme court and without the support of the National Assembly of Quebec, the Liberal government of Pierre Trudeau repatriates the BNAA and renames it the Canadian constitution.		* 1982: Against the opinion of the supreme court and without the support of the National Assembly of Quebec, the Liberal government of Pierre Trudeau repatriates the BNAA and renames it the Canadian constitution.

			== 1990 - 1999 ==

	* 1992: Charlottetown referendum on constitutional reforms.		* 1992: Charlottetown referendum on constitutional reforms.
	* 1994: Elections: The PQ is elected. The government of Jacques Parizeau forms a majority government.		* 1994: Elections: The PQ is elected. The government of Jacques Parizeau forms a majority government.
	* 1995: Second referendum on sovereignty: 49,4% Yes, 51,6% No		* 1995: Second referendum on sovereignty: 49,4% Yes, 51,6% No

			== 2000 - ==

	* (More details soon)		* (More details soon)

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	''British Conquest of Canada ~ Cession of Canada to Great Britain ~ Struggle for the recognition of property ~~~ Language~~ and religious rights ~ Letter to the Inhabitants of the Province of Quebec ~ Early struggles for the freedom of the press ~ Appel à la justice de l'État by Pierre du Calvet ~ Movement for a constitutional government including a House of Commons representing the people without regards to cult or origin''		''British Conquest of Canada ~ Cession of Canada to Great Britain ~ Struggle for the recognition of property, language and religious rights ~ Letter to the Inhabitants of the Province of Quebec ~ Early struggles for the freedom of the press ~ Appel à la justice de l'État by Pierre du Calvet ~ Movement for a constitutional government including a House of Commons representing the people without regards to cult or origin''

	* 1759 - Québec City falls to the British Army. Establishment of a 4-year military rule in Canada.		* 1759 - Québec City falls to the British Army. Establishment of a 4-year military rule in Canada.
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	* 1762 - On November 13, the cession of Western [[w:Louisiana (New France)\|Louisiana]] by France to Spain is recorded in the secret [[w:Treaty of Fontainebleau (1762)\|Treaty of Fontainebleau]].		* 1762 - On November 13, the cession of Western [[w:Louisiana (New France)\|Louisiana]] by France to Spain is recorded in the secret [[w:Treaty of Fontainebleau (1762)\|Treaty of Fontainebleau]].
	* 1763 - On February 10th, the [[Treaty of Paris of 1763\|Treaty of Paris]] records the cession of Canada to the British Crown.		* 1763 - On February 10th, the [[Treaty of Paris of 1763\|Treaty of Paris]] records the cession of Canada to the British Crown.
	* 1763 - On October 7, Georges III issues a [[Wikipedia:Royal Proclamation of 1763\|Royal Proclamation]]. Canada, renamed the "Province of Quebec", becomes the 15th British colony in America. Establishment of English common law for criminal affairs ~~laws~~. Because of the [[Wikipedia:Test Act\|Test Oath]], the majority of the population of Quebec is disqualified for public ~~office~~. The Canadian Church, Nobility and People begin a political struggle for the recognition of their rights.		* 1763 - On October 7, Georges III issues a [[Wikipedia:Royal Proclamation of 1763\|Royal Proclamation]]. Canada, renamed the "Province of Quebec", becomes the 15th British colony in America. Establishment of English common law for criminal affairs. Because of the [[Wikipedia:Test Act\|Test Oath]], the majority of the population of Quebec is disqualified for all public officess. The Canadian Church, Nobility and People begin a political struggle for the recognition of their rights, though with different interests.
	* 1765 - First [http://www.canadiana.org/ECO/mtq?display=9_03424+0251 petition] in favour of an elective assembly in the Province of Quebec.		* 1765 - First [http://www.canadiana.org/ECO/mtq?display=9_03424+0251 petition] in favour of an elective assembly in the Province of Quebec.
	* 1770 - Petition for the full re-establishment of French civil laws.		* 1770 - Petition for the full re-establishment of French civil laws.
	* 1773 - In December, [http://www.canadiana.org/ECO/mtq?display=9_03424+0526 petition] for the full re-establishment of French civil laws.		* 1773 - In December, [http://www.canadiana.org/ECO/mtq?display=9_03424+0526 petition] for the full re-establishment of French civil laws.
	* 1774 - London passes the ''[[Quebec Act]]'' which re-established French civil laws, dispenses the ''Canadiens'' from the Test Oath, but remains silent on the question of an elective assembly.		* 1774 - London passes the ''[[Quebec Act]]'' which re-established French civil laws, dispenses the ''Canadiens'' from the Test Oath, but remains silent on the question of an elective assembly.
	* 1774 - On October 26, the First Continental Congress writes a ''[[Letter to the Inhabitants of the Province of Quebec]]''. The letter is translated in French by [[w:Fleury Mesplet\|Fleury Mesplet]] ~~who printed it~~ in [[w:Philadelphia\|Philadelphia]]. It informed the ''Canadiens'' that the British government had violated their rights as British subjects by creating a crippled Parliament.		* 1774 - On October 26, the First Continental Congress writes a ''[[Letter to the Inhabitants of the Province of Quebec]]''. The letter is translated in French, and printed by [[w:Fleury Mesplet\|Fleury Mesplet]] in [[w:Philadelphia\|Philadelphia]]. It informed the ''Canadiens'' that the British government had violated their rights as British subjects by creating a crippled Parliament.
	* 1775 - Invasion of the province of Quebec by the [[w:Continental Army\|Continental Army]] of the Congress. The revolutionary troops take Montréal, but are defeated on December 31 during the [[Wikipedia:Battle of Quebec (1775)\|Battle of Quebec]].		* 1775 - Invasion of the province of Quebec by the [[w:Continental Army\|Continental Army]] of the Congress. The revolutionary troops take Montréal, but are defeated on December 31 during the [[Wikipedia:Battle of Quebec (1775)\|Battle of Quebec]].
	* 1776 - On January 20, a regiment, that will be known as [[Wikipedia:Congress' Own\|Congress' Own]], is raised in Montreal. Commanded by [[w:Moses Hazen\|Moses Hazen]], it participated in the [[Wikipedia:Battle of Trois-Rivières\|Battle of Trois-Rivières]], the [[Wikipedia:Battle of Brandywine\|Battle of Brandywine]], the [[Wikipedia:Battle of Germantown\|Battle of Germantown]] and the [[Wikipedia:Battle of Yorktown\|Battle of Yorktown]].		* 1776 - On January 20, a regiment, that will be known as [[Wikipedia:Congress' Own\|Congress' Own]], is raised in Montreal. Commanded by [[w:Moses Hazen\|Moses Hazen]], it participated in the [[Wikipedia:Battle of Trois-Rivières\|Battle of Trois-Rivières]], the [[Wikipedia:Battle of Brandywine\|Battle of Brandywine]], the [[Wikipedia:Battle of Germantown\|Battle of Germantown]] and the [[Wikipedia:Battle of Yorktown\|Battle of Yorktown]].
	* 1778 - ''La Gazette littéraire de Montréal'' is first published. Founded by Fleury Mesplet, this is the first French language newspaper in Quebec.		* 1778 - ''La Gazette littéraire de Montréal'' is first published. Founded by Fleury Mesplet, this is the first French language newspaper in Quebec.
	* 1779 - The founder of ''La Gazette littéraire de Montréal'' is arrested and imprisoned.		* 1779 - The founder of ''La Gazette littéraire de Montréal'' is arrested and imprisoned.
	* 1783 - Following the official recognition of the independence of the former British American colonies by Great Britain, many of the [[w:United Empire Loyalist\|Loyalists]] remaining in the ~~country~~ begin emigrating to the Province of Quebec or Nova Scotia. A good number of them will settle in the Eastern Townships.		* 1783 - Following the official recognition of the independence of the former British American colonies by Great Britain, many of the [[w:United Empire Loyalist\|Loyalists]] still remaining in the confederation begin emigrating to the Province of Quebec or Nova Scotia. A good number of them will settle in the Eastern Townships.
	* 1784 - Released from prison without ever getting a trial, [[w:Pierre du Calvet\|Pierre du Calvet]] goes to London with the intention of putting mercenary governor [[w:Frederick Haldimand\|Frederick Haldimand]] on trial for violating the constitutional rights of British subjects in the colony on several accounts. While in London, he publishes ''The Case of Peter du Calvet'' and a lampoon titled ''Appel à la justice de l'État''.		* 1784 - Released from prison without ever getting a trial, [[w:Pierre du Calvet\|Pierre du Calvet]] goes to London with the intention of putting mercenary governor [[w:Frederick Haldimand\|Frederick Haldimand]] on trial for violating the constitutional rights of British subjects in the colony on several accounts. While in London, he publishes ''The Case of Peter du Calvet'' and a lampoon titled ''Appel à la justice de l'État''.
	* 1789 - The French revolution begins with the [[w:Storming of the Bastille\|taking of the Bastille]].		* 1789 - The French revolution begins with the [[w:Storming of the Bastille\|taking of the Bastille]].

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	''Colonial parliamentarism~~, continued~~ struggles for the freedom of the press~~, deadlocks~~ over the control of the budget by the elected house~~, movement~~ for constitutional reform~~, political struggle~~ against union with Upper Canada~~, abolition~~ of slavery~~, political~~ emancipation of the Jews, Société des Fils de la Liberté~~, illegal~~ and unconstitutional warrants for arrest against reformist politicians~~, armed~~ resistance to the arrests in 1837~~, exile, declaration~~ of independence of Lower Canada~~, invasion~~ attempts of 1838~~, forced~~ union of 1840''		''Colonial parliamentarism ~ Continued struggles for the freedom of the press ~ Deadlocks over the control of the budget by the elected house ~ Movement for constitutional reform ~ Popular mobilization against union with Upper Canada ~ Abolition of slavery ~ Political emancipation of the Jews ~ Société des Fils de la Liberté ~ Illegal and unconstitutional warrants for arrest against reformist politicians ~ Armed resistance to the arrests in 1837 ~ Exile ~ Declaration of independence of Lower Canada ~ Invasion attempts of 1838 ~ Durham report ~ Forced union of 1840''

	* 1791: Foundation of the Société des débats libres de Montréal.		* 1791: Foundation of the Société des débats libres de Montréal.
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	* 1832: The Parti canadien passes a law giving full political rights to the Jewish minority of Lower Canada. In fact, it puts an end to any form of disqualification based on religion.		* 1832: The Parti canadien passes a law giving full political rights to the Jewish minority of Lower Canada. In fact, it puts an end to any form of disqualification based on religion.
	* 1833: [[w:Jacques Viger\|Jacques Viger]] becomes the first mayor of Montréal.		* 1833: [[w:Jacques Viger\|Jacques Viger]] becomes the first mayor of Montréal.
	* 1834: Foundation of the [[St-Jean-Baptiste Society]].		* 1834: Foundation of the [[w:Saint-Jean-Baptiste Society\|St-Jean-Baptiste Society]].
	* 1834: The Parti patriote is elected with a strong majority of about 95% of the registered vote. That is: 77 of 88 seats at the Legislative Assembly and 483,739 votes against 28,278.		* 1834: The Parti patriote is elected with a strong majority of about 95% of the registered vote. That is: 77 of 88 seats at the Legislative Assembly and 483,739 votes against 28,278.
	* 1834: Slavery is abolished in all the extent of the British Empire.		* 1834: Slavery is abolished in all the extent of the British Empire.
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	* 1835: Foundation of the [[Union patriotique]].		* 1835: Foundation of the [[Union patriotique]].
	* 1835: The instructions of the British government to Lord Gosford are made public by his enemies. The ''Canadiens'' can no longer trust him.		* 1835: The instructions of the British government to Lord Gosford are made public by his enemies. The ''Canadiens'' can no longer trust him.
	* 1836: Foundation of the [[Doric Club]].		* 1836: Foundation of the [[w:Doric Club\|Doric Club]].
	* 1836: Laws establishing the Écoles normales of the country.		* 1836: Laws establishing the Écoles normales of the country.
	* 1837: The [[Resolutions intended to be proposed by Lord John Russell, in a committee of the whole house, relative to the affairs of Canada\|Ten Resolutions]] of John Russell arrive in Lower Canada, three years after the Ninety-Two Resolutions. Not only did the government ignore all the demands of the ''Canadiens'', it took away the only power the Legislative Assembly had: the power to vote or not to vote the supplies.		* 1837: The [[Resolutions intended to be proposed by Lord John Russell, in a committee of the whole house, relative to the affairs of Canada\|Ten Resolutions]] of John Russell arrive in Lower Canada, three years after the Ninety-Two Resolutions. Not only did the government ignore all the demands of the ''Canadiens'', it took away the only power the Legislative Assembly had: the power to vote or not to vote the supplies.
	* 1837: Various [[public meetings]] are held throughout Lower Canada to protest against the British Parliament's resolution to withdraw money from the Provincial Chest without the assent of the House of Assembly. A total of 47 public meetings were held during between May and December 1837.		* 1837: Various [[List of the public meetings held in Lower Canada between May and November 1837\|public meetings]] are held throughout Lower Canada to protest against the British Parliament's resolution to withdraw money from the Provincial Chest without the assent of the House of Assembly. A total of 47 public meetings were held during between May and December 1837.
	* 1837: Foundation of the [[w:Société des Fils de la Liberté\|Société des Fils de la Liberté]].		* 1837: Foundation of the [[w:Société des Fils de la Liberté\|Société des Fils de la Liberté]].
	* 1837: The Fils de la Liberté publish a manifesto in which they proclaim the right to establish a republican state for the Canadien people.		* 1837: The Fils de la Liberté publish a manifesto in which they proclaim the right to establish a republican state for the Canadien people.

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	* 1791: Westminster enacts a new constitution for the Province of Quebec. The ''[[w:Constitutional Act of 1791\|Constitutional Act]]'' divides the former colony along ethnic lines: West of the Ottawa river is now Upper Canada, newly populated by Loyalist immigrants. To the East of the same river is Lower Canada. Lower Canada keeps its civil institutions and laws, whereas new British institutions are created in Upper Canada. Both are given a Parliament, with an appointed Legislative Council, and appointed Executive Council, and an elected Legislative Assembly house whose power will be battled against for the next decades.		* 1791: Westminster enacts a new constitution for the Province of Quebec. The ''[[w:Constitutional Act of 1791\|Constitutional Act]]'' divides the former colony along ethnic lines: West of the Ottawa river is now Upper Canada, newly populated by Loyalist immigrants. To the East of the same river is Lower Canada. Lower Canada keeps its civil institutions and laws, whereas new British institutions are created in Upper Canada. Both are given a Parliament, with an appointed Legislative Council, and appointed Executive Council, and an elected Legislative Assembly house whose power will be battled against for the next decades.
	* 1792: First elections under the ''Constitutional Act''. 15 British are elected for about 6.67% of the population and 30 Canadians for 93.33% of the population of Lower Canada. The first session of the Legislative Assembly starts the language debate.		* 1792: First elections under the ''Constitutional Act''. 15 British are elected for about 6.67% of the population and 30 Canadians for 93.33% of the population of Lower Canada. The first session of the Legislative Assembly starts the language debate.
	* 1793: On January 27, Lower Canada born [[Jean Basset]] presents a memoir to the [[French National Convention]] in which he pleads for a reconquest of Canada.		* 1793: On January 27, Lower Canada born [[Jean Basset]] presents a memoir to the [[w:French National Convention\|French National Convention]] in which he pleads for a reconquest of Canada.
	* 1793: The French Republic declares war to the England King on February 8.		* 1793: The French Republic declares war to the England King on February 8.
	* 1806: [[Pierre Bédard]] and [[François Blanchet]] found the newspaper ''[[Le Canadien]]''. It is the first newspaper to oppose the British colonial oligarchy and defend the liberties and rights of the ''Canadiens''. It was the answer to the ''[[Quebec Mercury]]'', a newspaper founded by British Tories.		* 1806: [[w:Pierre-Stanislas Bédard\|Pierre Bédard]] and [[w:François Blanchet (physician)\|François Blanchet]] found the newspaper ''[[w:Le Canadien\|Le Canadien]]''. It is the first newspaper to oppose the British colonial oligarchy and defend the liberties and rights of the ''Canadiens''. It was the answer to the ''[[w:Quebec Mercury\|Quebec Mercury]]'', a newspaper founded by British Tories.
	* 1808: [[Louis-Joseph Papineau]] and [[Denis-Benjamin Viger]] are elected for the first time. They join the [[Parti canadien]].		* 1808: [[w:Louis-Joseph Papineau\|Louis-Joseph Papineau]] and [[w:Denis-Benjamin Viger\|Denis-Benjamin Viger]] are elected for the first time. They join the [[w:Parti canadien\|Parti canadien]].
	* 1809: The Société littéraire de Québec is founded.		* 1809: The Société littéraire de Québec is founded.
	* 1809: Member of Parliament Pierre Bédard demands for the Executive to be responsible before the Legislative Assembly. The judges are declared ineligible to sit in the elective House. Governor [[James Craig]] dissolves the house.		* 1809: Member of Parliament Pierre Bédard demands for the Executive to be responsible before the Legislative Assembly. The judges are declared ineligible to sit in the elective House. Governor [[w:James Henry Craig\|James Craig]] dissolves the house.
	* 1810: The governor of Lower Canada, James Craig, stops the press of ''Le Canadien'' and put the owners Pierre Bédard and François Blanchet in prison. The newspaper had opposed the project of a Union of both Canadas. The project was being planned by the English merchants with the support of the Governor.		* 1810: The governor of Lower Canada, James Craig, stops the press of ''Le Canadien'' and put the owners Pierre Bédard and François Blanchet in prison. The newspaper had opposed the project of a Union of both Canadas. The project was being planned by the English merchants with the support of the Governor.
	* 1810: The newspaper ''Le Vrai Canadien'' is founded. It is financed by the Catholic clergy.		* 1810: The newspaper ''Le Vrai Canadien'' is founded. It is financed by the Catholic clergy.
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	* 1822: Lower Canadian British merchants and bureaucrats propose the Union of Upper and Lower Canada into a single colony before the British Parliament in London. Thanks to Member of Parliament James Mackintosh, the reading of the bill is delayed to allow time for the people of Lower Canada and Upper Canada to express their opinion on the subject.		* 1822: Lower Canadian British merchants and bureaucrats propose the Union of Upper and Lower Canada into a single colony before the British Parliament in London. Thanks to Member of Parliament James Mackintosh, the reading of the bill is delayed to allow time for the people of Lower Canada and Upper Canada to express their opinion on the subject.
	* 1822: Popular mobilization against the Union bill in Canada during the summer.		* 1822: Popular mobilization against the Union bill in Canada during the summer.
	* 1823: With the support of the Legislative Assembly and even the non-elected Legislative Council, L-J Papineau and John Neilson are sent to London by the Parti canadien to submit a letter and petitions containing 60,000 signatures against the Union bill. (Read the [[Letter from L. J. Papineau and J. Neilson, Esqs., Addressed to His Majesty's Under Secretary of State on the Subject of the Proposed Union of the Provinces of Upper and Lower Canada\|Letter from Papineau and Neilson to the Under Secretary of State on the Proposed Union]].)		* 1823: With the support of the Legislative Assembly and even the non-elected Legislative Council, L-J Papineau and [[w:John Neilson\|John Neilson]] are sent to London by the Parti canadien to submit a letter and petitions containing 60,000 signatures against the Union bill. (Read the [[Letter from L. J. Papineau and J. Neilson, Esqs., Addressed to His Majesty's Under Secretary of State on the Subject of the Proposed Union of the Provinces of Upper and Lower Canada\|Letter from Papineau and Neilson to the Under Secretary of State on the Proposed Union]].)
	* 1826: [[Ludger Duvernay]], [[Auguste-Norbert Morin]], and [[Jacques Viger]] found the newspaper ''La Minerve''.		* 1826: [[w:Ludger Duvernay\|Ludger Duvernay]], [[w:Auguste-Norbert Morin\|Auguste-Norbert Morin]], and [[w:Jacques Viger\|Jacques Viger]] found the newspaper ''La Minerve''.
	* 1826: The Parti canadien becomes the Parti patriote.		* 1826: The Parti canadien becomes the Parti patriote.
	* 1827: The Parti Patriote sends a delegation of three Members of Parliament -- John Neilson, Denis-Benjamin Viger and Augustin Cuvillier -- to London with a petition of 87,000 names and a series of resolution passed by the Legislative Assembly. They want the recall of the governor, the redress of a long list of grievances and they propose that the Legislative Council be rendered elective.		* 1827: The Parti Patriote sends a delegation of three Members of Parliament (John Neilson, Denis-Benjamin Viger and Augustin Cuvillier) to London with a petition of 87,000 names and a series of resolution passed by the Legislative Assembly. They want the recall of the governor, the redress of a long list of grievances and they propose that the Legislative Council be rendered elective.
	* 1828: Daniel Tracey founds the the ''Montreal Vindicator''. Originally meant to defend the rights of Irish immigrants, it becomes the English language voice of the Patriotes when it is purchased by Ludger Duvernay.		* 1828: [[w:Daniel Tracey\|Daniel Tracey]] founds the the ''Montreal Vindicator''. Originally meant to defend the rights of Irish immigrants, it becomes the English language voice of the Patriotes when it is purchased by Ludger Duvernay.
	* 1831: During the summer, [[Alexis de Tocqueville]], political thinker and author of ''Democracy in America'', spends two weeks in Lower Canada. His notes on the social and political situation of the ''Canadiens'' are of great historical and documentary value today.		* 1831: During the summer, [[w:Alexis de Tocqueville\|Alexis de Tocqueville]], political thinker and author of ''Democracy in America'', spends two weeks in Lower Canada. His notes on the social and political situation of the ''Canadiens'' are of great historical and documentary value today.
	* 1831: Ludger Duvernay and Daniel Tracey are arrested for their opinions.		* 1831: Ludger Duvernay and Daniel Tracey are arrested for their opinions.
	* 1832: Daniel Tracey spends 35 days in prison in January for writing an editorial attacking the bureaucrats of the colonial government.		* 1832: Daniel Tracey spends 35 days in prison in January for writing an editorial attacking the bureaucrats of the colonial government.
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	* 1832: The cholera epidemic kills 6,000 people.		* 1832: The cholera epidemic kills 6,000 people.
	* 1832: The Parti canadien passes a law giving full political rights to the Jewish minority of Lower Canada. In fact, it puts an end to any form of disqualification based on religion.		* 1832: The Parti canadien passes a law giving full political rights to the Jewish minority of Lower Canada. In fact, it puts an end to any form of disqualification based on religion.
	* 1833: Jacques Viger becomes the first mayor of Montréal.		* 1833: [[w:Jacques Viger\|Jacques Viger]] becomes the first mayor of Montréal.
	* 1834: Foundation of the [[St-Jean-Baptiste Society]].		* 1834: Foundation of the [[St-Jean-Baptiste Society]].
	* 1834: The Parti patriote is elected with a strong majority of about 95% of the registered vote. That is: 77 of 88 seats at the Legislative Assembly and 483 739 votes against 28 278.		* 1834: The Parti patriote is elected with a strong majority of about 95% of the registered vote. That is: 77 of 88 seats at the Legislative Assembly and 483,739 votes against 28,278.
	* 1834: Slavery is abolished in all of the British Empire.		* 1834: Slavery is abolished in all the extent of the British Empire.
	* 1834: The Legislative Assembly presents the ~~92 resolutions~~.		* 1834: The Legislative Assembly presents the [[The Ninety-Two Resolutions of the Legislative Assembly of Lower Canada\|Ninety-Two Resolutions]].
	* 1834: November 22, foundation of the ''Quebec Constitutional Association'' by citizens opposed to the ~~92 resolutions~~.		* 1834: November 22, foundation of the [[Quebec Constitutional Association]] by citizens opposed to the Ninety-Two Resolutions.
	* 1835: The Canadiens found their first bank, the ''Banque du Peuple''. The institution ~~will collapse after~~ the war.		* 1835: The ''Canadiens'' found their first bank, the ''Banque du Peuple''. The institution collapses with the war, but it revived later.
	* 1835: January 23, foundation of the ''Montreal Constitutional Association''.		* 1835: January 23, foundation of the [[Montreal Constitutional Association]].
	* 1835: Foundation of the Union patriotique.		* 1835: Foundation of the [[Union patriotique]].
	* 1835: The instructions of the British government to Lord Gosford are made public by his ~~ennemies~~. The Canadiens can no longer trust him.		* 1835: The instructions of the British government to Lord Gosford are made public by his enemies. The ''Canadiens'' can no longer trust him.
	* 1836: Foundation of the [[Doric Club]].		* 1836: Foundation of the [[Doric Club]].
	* 1836: Laws establishing the Écoles normales of the country.		* 1836: Laws establishing the Écoles normales of the country.
	* 1837: The 10 Russell~~'s resolutions~~ arrive in Lower Canada, 3 years after the ~~92 resolutions~~. Not only ~~does it~~ ignore all the demands of the Canadiens, it ~~takes~~ away the only power the Legislative Assembly ~~has~~: the power to vote or not to vote the supplies.		* 1837: The [[Resolutions intended to be proposed by Lord John Russell, in a committee of the whole house, relative to the affairs of Canada\|Ten Resolutions]] of John Russell arrive in Lower Canada, three years after the Ninety-Two Resolutions. Not only did the government ignore all the demands of the ''Canadiens'', it took away the only power the Legislative Assembly had: the power to vote or not to vote the supplies.
	* 1837: Various [[public meetings]] are held throughout Lower Canada. A total of 47 ~~are~~ held during ~~the year of~~ 1837.		* 1837: Various [[public meetings]] are held throughout Lower Canada to protest against the British Parliament's resolution to withdraw money from the Provincial Chest without the assent of the House of Assembly. A total of 47 public meetings were held during between May and December 1837.
	* 1837: Foundation of the Société des Fils de la Liberté.		* 1837: Foundation of the [[w:Société des Fils de la Liberté\|Société des Fils de la Liberté]].
	* 1837: The Fils de la Liberté publish a manifesto in which they proclaim the right to establish a republican state for the Canadien people.		* 1837: The Fils de la Liberté publish a manifesto in which they proclaim the right to establish a republican state for the Canadien people.
	* 1837: The Doric club attacks the Fils de la liberté on November 6, 1837 and take this occasion to destroy the office of the ''Montreal Vindicator'' and vandalize the house of Papineau.		* 1837: The Doric club attacks the Fils de la liberté on November 6, 1837 and take this occasion to destroy the office of the ''Montreal Vindicator'' and vandalize the house of Papineau.

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	* 1791: Foundation of the Société des débats libres de Montréal.		* 1791: Foundation of the Société des débats libres de Montréal.
	* 1791: ~~London~~ enacts a new constitution for the Province of Quebec. The Constitutional Act divides the former colony along ethnic lines: ~~East~~ of the Ottawa river is now ~~Lower~~ Canada, to the ~~West~~ is ~~Upper~~ Canada~~. Both are now separate colonies with separate parliaments~~. Lower Canada keeps its civil institutions and laws, whereas new British institutions are created in Upper Canada. Both are given a Parliament, with an appointed Legislative Council, and appointed Executive Council, and an elected Legislative Assembly house ~~with virtually no~~ power.		* 1791: Westminster enacts a new constitution for the Province of Quebec. The ''[[w:Constitutional Act of 1791\|Constitutional Act]]'' divides the former colony along ethnic lines: West of the Ottawa river is now Upper Canada, newly populated by Loyalist immigrants. To the East of the same river is Lower Canada. Lower Canada keeps its civil institutions and laws, whereas new British institutions are created in Upper Canada. Both are given a Parliament, with an appointed Legislative Council, and appointed Executive Council, and an elected Legislative Assembly house whose power will be battled against for the next decades.
	* 1792: First elections under the Constitutional Act. 15 ~~Anglophones~~ are elected for about 6.67% of the population and 30 ~~Francophones~~ for 93.33% of the population of Lower Canada. The first session of the Legislative Assembly starts the language debate.		* 1792: First elections under the ''Constitutional Act''. 15 British are elected for about 6.67% of the population and 30 Canadians for 93.33% of the population of Lower Canada. The first session of the Legislative Assembly starts the language debate.
	* 1793: On January 27, Lower Canada born Jean Basset presents a memoir to the French National Convention in which he pleads for a reconquest of Canada.		* 1793: On January 27, Lower Canada born [[Jean Basset]] presents a memoir to the [[French National Convention]] in which he pleads for a reconquest of Canada.
	* 1793: ~~France~~ declares war to England on February 8.		* 1793: The French Republic declares war to the England King on February 8.
	* 1806: Pierre Bédard and François Blanchet found the newspaper ''Le Canadien''. It is the first newspaper to oppose the British colonial oligarchy and defend the liberties and rights of the ''Canadiens''. It was the answer to the Quebec Mercury, a newspaper founded by British Tories.		* 1806: [[Pierre Bédard]] and [[François Blanchet]] found the newspaper ''[[Le Canadien]]''. It is the first newspaper to oppose the British colonial oligarchy and defend the liberties and rights of the ''Canadiens''. It was the answer to the ''[[Quebec Mercury]]'', a newspaper founded by British Tories.
	* 1808: Louis-Joseph Papineau and Denis-Benjamin Viger are elected for the first time. They join the Parti canadien.		* 1808: [[Louis-Joseph Papineau]] and [[Denis-Benjamin Viger]] are elected for the first time. They join the [[Parti canadien]].
	* 1809: The Société littéraire de Québec is founded.		* 1809: The Société littéraire de Québec is founded.
	* 1809: Member of Parliament Pierre Bédard demands for the ~~house of ministers (executive)~~ to be responsible before the Legislative Assembly. Governor James Craig dissolves the house.		* 1809: Member of Parliament Pierre Bédard demands for the Executive to be responsible before the Legislative Assembly. The judges are declared ineligible to sit in the elective House. Governor [[James Craig]] dissolves the house.
	* 1810: The governor of Lower Canada, James Craig, stops the press of Le Canadien and put the owners Pierre Bédard and François Blanchet in prison. The newspaper had opposed the project of a Union of both Canadas. The project was being planned by the English merchants with the support of the Governor.		* 1810: The governor of Lower Canada, James Craig, stops the press of ''Le Canadien'' and put the owners Pierre Bédard and François Blanchet in prison. The newspaper had opposed the project of a Union of both Canadas. The project was being planned by the English merchants with the support of the Governor.
	* 1810: The newspaper Le Vrai Canadien is founded. It is financed by the Catholic clergy.		* 1810: The newspaper ''Le Vrai Canadien'' is founded. It is financed by the Catholic clergy.
	* 1812: Second American invasion of Canada.		* 1812: Second American invasion of Canada.
	* 1815: Louis-Joseph Papineau is elected speaker of the Legislative Assembly. He will keep being ~~reelected~~ until the ~~armed rebellions~~.		* 1815: Louis-Joseph Papineau is elected speaker of the Legislative Assembly. He will keep being re-elected until the final suspension of the constitution.
	* 1822: Lower Canadian British merchants and bureaucrats propose the Union of Upper and Lower Canada into a single colony before the British Parliament in London.		* 1822: Lower Canadian British merchants and bureaucrats propose the Union of Upper and Lower Canada into a single colony before the British Parliament in London. Thanks to Member of Parliament James Mackintosh, the reading of the bill is delayed to allow time for the people of Lower Canada and Upper Canada to express their opinion on the subject.
	* 1822: Popular mobilization against the Union ~~project~~ in Canada.		* 1822: Popular mobilization against the Union bill in Canada during the summer.
	* 1823: With the ~~accord~~ of the Legislative Assembly and even the non-elected Legislative Council, L-J Papineau and John Neilson are sent to London by the Parti canadien to ~~bring~~ a ~~petition of~~ 60 000 signatures against the Union ~~project proposed by~~ the ~~merchants~~ and ~~bureaucrats~~.		* 1823: With the support of the Legislative Assembly and even the non-elected Legislative Council, L-J Papineau and John Neilson are sent to London by the Parti canadien to submit a letter and petitions containing 60,000 signatures against the Union bill. (Read the [[Letter from L. J. Papineau and J. Neilson, Esqs., Addressed to His Majesty's Under Secretary of State on the Subject of the Proposed Union of the Provinces of Upper and Lower Canada\|Letter from Papineau and Neilson to the Under Secretary of State on the Proposed Union]].)
	* 1826: Ludger Duvernay, Auguste-Norbert Morin, and Jacques Viger found the newspaper La Minerve.		* 1826: [[Ludger Duvernay]], [[Auguste-Norbert Morin]], and [[Jacques Viger]] found the newspaper ''La Minerve''.
	* 1826: The Parti canadien becomes the Parti patriote.		* 1826: The Parti canadien becomes the Parti patriote.
	* 1827: The Parti Patriote sends a delegation of three Members of Parliament -- John Neilson, Denis-Benjamin Viger and Augustin Cuvillier -- to London with a petition of 87,000 names and a series of resolution passed by the Legislative Assembly.		* 1827: The Parti Patriote sends a delegation of three Members of Parliament -- John Neilson, Denis-Benjamin Viger and Augustin Cuvillier -- to London with a petition of 87,000 names and a series of resolution passed by the Legislative Assembly. They want the recall of the governor, the redress of a long list of grievances and they propose that the Legislative Council be rendered elective.
	* 1828: Daniel Tracey founds the ~~newspaper The~~ Montreal Vindicator. ~~Originaly~~ meant to defend the rights of Irish immigrants, it becomes the English language voice of the Patriotes when it is purchased by Ludger Duvernay.		* 1828: Daniel Tracey founds the the ''Montreal Vindicator''. Originally meant to defend the rights of Irish immigrants, it becomes the English language voice of the Patriotes when it is purchased by Ludger Duvernay.
	* 1831: During the summer, Alexis de Tocqueville, political thinker and author of Democracy in America, spends two weeks in Lower Canada. His notes on the social and political situation of the Canadiens are of great historical and documentary value today..		* 1831: During the summer, [[Alexis de Tocqueville]], political thinker and author of ''Democracy in America'', spends two weeks in Lower Canada. His notes on the social and political situation of the ''Canadiens'' are of great historical and documentary value today.
	* 1831: Ludger Duvernay and Daniel Tracey are arrested for their opinions.		* 1831: Ludger Duvernay and Daniel Tracey are arrested for their opinions.
	* 1832: Daniel Tracey spends 35 days in prison in January for writing an editorial attacking the bureaucrats of the colonial government.		* 1832: Daniel Tracey spends 35 days in prison in January for writing an editorial attacking the bureaucrats of the colonial government.
	* 1832: During a partial election in Montreal on May 21, British soldiers open fire on the crowd and kill three supporters of the Patriots.		* 1832: During a partial election in Montreal on May 21, British soldiers open fire on the crowd and kill three supporters of the Patriots.
	* 1832: The cholera epidemic kills ~~6000~~ people.		* 1832: The cholera epidemic kills 6,000 people.
	* 1832: The Parti canadien passes a law giving full political rights to the Jewish minority of Lower Canada. In fact, it puts an end to any form of disqualification based on religion.		* 1832: The Parti canadien passes a law giving full political rights to the Jewish minority of Lower Canada. In fact, it puts an end to any form of disqualification based on religion.
	* 1833: Jacques Viger becomes the first mayor of Montréal.		* 1833: Jacques Viger becomes the first mayor of Montréal.
	* 1834: Foundation of the St-Jean-Baptiste Society.		* 1834: Foundation of the [[St-Jean-Baptiste Society]].
	* 1834: The Parti patriote is elected with a strong majority of about 95% of the registered vote. That is: 77 of 88 seats at the Legislative Assembly and 483 739 votes against 28 278.		* 1834: The Parti patriote is elected with a strong majority of about 95% of the registered vote. That is: 77 of 88 seats at the Legislative Assembly and 483 739 votes against 28 278.
	* 1834: Slavery is abolished in all of the British Empire.		* 1834: Slavery is abolished in all of the British Empire.
	* 1834: The Legislative Assembly presents the 92 resolutions.		* 1834: The Legislative Assembly presents the 92 resolutions.
	* 1834: November 22, foundation of the ''Quebec Constitutional Association'' by citizens opposed to the 92 resolutions.		* 1834: November 22, foundation of the ''Quebec Constitutional Association'' by citizens opposed to the 92 resolutions.
	* 1835: The Canadiens found their first ~~Bank La~~ Banque du Peuple. The institution will collapse after the war.		* 1835: The Canadiens found their first bank, the ''Banque du Peuple''. The institution will collapse after the war.
	* 1835: January 23, foundation of the ''Montreal Constitutional Association''.		* 1835: January 23, foundation of the ''Montreal Constitutional Association''.
	* 1835: Foundation of the Union patriotique.		* 1835: Foundation of the Union patriotique.
	* 1835: The instructions of the British government to Lord Gosford are made public by his ~~ennemis~~. The Canadiens can no longer trust him.		* 1835: The instructions of the British government to Lord Gosford are made public by his ennemies. The Canadiens can no longer trust him.
	* 1836: Foundation of the Doric Club.		* 1836: Foundation of the [[Doric Club]].
	* 1836: Laws establishing the Écoles normales of the country.		* 1836: Laws establishing the Écoles normales of the country.
	* 1837: The 10 Russell's resolutions arrive in Lower Canada, 3 years after the 92 resolutions. Not only does it ignore all the demands of the Canadiens, it takes away the only power the Legislative Assembly has: the power to not vote the ~~budget~~.		* 1837: The 10 Russell's resolutions arrive in Lower Canada, 3 years after the 92 resolutions. Not only does it ignore all the demands of the Canadiens, it takes away the only power the Legislative Assembly has: the power to vote or not to vote the supplies.
	* 1837: Various ~~Assemblées populaires~~ are held throughout Lower Canada. A total of 47 are held during the year of 1837.		* 1837: Various [[public meetings]] are held throughout Lower Canada. A total of 47 are held during the year of 1837.
	* 1837: Foundation of the Société des Fils de la Liberté.		* 1837: Foundation of the Société des Fils de la Liberté.
	* 1837: The Fils de la Liberté publish a manifesto in which they proclaim the right to establish a republican state for the Canadien people.		* 1837: The Fils de la Liberté publish a manifesto in which they proclaim the right to establish a republican state for the Canadien people.
	* 1837: The Doric club attacks the Fils de la liberté on November 6, 1837 and take this occasion to destroy the office of the Vindicator and vandalize the house of Papineau.		* 1837: The Doric club attacks the Fils de la liberté on November 6, 1837 and take this occasion to destroy the office of the ''Montreal Vindicator'' and vandalize the house of Papineau.

	* Read our page dedicated to the [[1837-1838 armed conflicts]] for the military details.		* Read our page dedicated to the [[1837-1838 armed conflicts]] for the military details.

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	== 1760 - 1791 ==		== 1760 - 1791 ==

	''British Conquest of Canada, Letter to the Inhabitants of the Province of Quebec, early struggles for the freedom of the press, Appel à la justice de l'État by Pierre du Calvet, movement for ~~an elected house of assembly and~~ a constitutional government''		''British Conquest of Canada, Cession of Canada to Great Britain, struggle for the recognition of property, language and religious rights, Letter to the Inhabitants of the Province of Quebec, early struggles for the freedom of the press, Appel à la justice de l'État by Pierre du Calvet, movement for a constitutional government including a House of Commons representing the people without regards to cult or origin''

	* 1759 - Québec City falls to the British Army. Establishment of a 4-year military rule in Canada.		* 1759 - Québec City falls to the British Army. Establishment of a 4-year military rule in Canada.
	* 1760 - On September 8, the government of New France capitulates in Montreal. The ''Canadiens'' are made British subjects. Read the [[Articles of Capitulation of Montreal]].		* 1760 - On September 8, the government of New France capitulates in Montreal. The ''Canadiens'' are made British subjects. (Read the [[Articles of Capitulation of Montreal]].)
	* 1763 - On October 7, Georges III issues a [[Wikipedia:Royal Proclamation of 1763\|Royal Proclamation]]. Canada, renamed the "Province of Quebec", becomes the 15th British colony in America. Establishment of English common law for criminal affairs laws. Because of the [[Wikipedia:Test Act\|Test Oath]], the majority of the population of Quebec is disqualified for public office.		* 1762 - On November 13, the cession of Western [[w:Louisiana (New France)\|Louisiana]] by France to Spain is recorded in the secret [[w:Treaty of Fontainebleau (1762)\|Treaty of Fontainebleau]].
			* 1763 - On February 10th, the [[Treaty of Paris of 1763\|Treaty of Paris]] records the cession of Canada to the British Crown.
			* 1763 - On October 7, Georges III issues a [[Wikipedia:Royal Proclamation of 1763\|Royal Proclamation]]. Canada, renamed the "Province of Quebec", becomes the 15th British colony in America. Establishment of English common law for criminal affairs laws. Because of the [[Wikipedia:Test Act\|Test Oath]], the majority of the population of Quebec is disqualified for public office. The Canadian Church, Nobility and People begin a political struggle for the recognition of their rights.
	* 1765 - First [http://www.canadiana.org/ECO/mtq?display=9_03424+0251 petition] in favour of an elective assembly in the Province of Quebec.		* 1765 - First [http://www.canadiana.org/ECO/mtq?display=9_03424+0251 petition] in favour of an elective assembly in the Province of Quebec.
	* 1770 - Petition for the full re-establishment of French civil laws.		* 1770 - Petition for the full re-establishment of French civil laws.
	* 1773 - In December, [http://www.canadiana.org/ECO/mtq?display=9_03424+0526 petition] for the full re-establishment of French civil laws.		* 1773 - In December, [http://www.canadiana.org/ECO/mtq?display=9_03424+0526 petition] for the full re-establishment of French civil laws.
	* 1774 - London passes the ''Quebec Act'' which re-established French civil laws, dispenses the ''Canadiens'' from the Test Oath, but remains silent on the question of an elective assembly.		* 1774 - London passes the ''[[Quebec Act]]'' which re-established French civil laws, dispenses the ''Canadiens'' from the Test Oath, but remains silent on the question of an elective assembly.
	* 1774 - On October 26, the First Continental Congress writes a ''[[Letter to the Inhabitants of the Province of Quebec]]''. The letter is translated in French by Fleury Mesplet who printed it in Philadelphia. It informed the ''Canadiens'' that the British government had violated their rights as British subjects by creating a Parliament without any representative house.		* 1774 - On October 26, the First Continental Congress writes a ''[[Letter to the Inhabitants of the Province of Quebec]]''. The letter is translated in French by [[w:Fleury Mesplet\|Fleury Mesplet]] who printed it in [[w:Philadelphia\|Philadelphia]]. It informed the ''Canadiens'' that the British government had violated their rights as British subjects by creating a Parliament without any representative house.
	* 1775 - Invasion of the province of Quebec by the Continental Army of the Congress. The revolutionary troops take Montréal, but are defeated on December 31 in the [[Wikipedia:Battle of Quebec (1775)\|Battle of Quebec]].		* 1775 - Invasion of the province of Quebec by the Continental Army of the Congress. The revolutionary troops take Montréal, but are defeated on December 31 in the [[Wikipedia:Battle of Quebec (1775)\|Battle of Quebec]].
	* 1776 - On January 20, a regiment, that will be known as [[Wikipedia:Congress' Own\|Congress' Own]], is raised in Montreal. Commanded by Moses Hazen, it participated in the [[Wikipedia:Battle of Trois-Rivières\|Battle of Trois-Rivières]], the [[Wikipedia:Battle of Brandywine\|Battle of Brandywine]], the [[Wikipedia:Battle of Germantown\|Battle of Germantown]] and the [[Wikipedia:Battle of Yorktown\|Battle of Yorktown]].		* 1776 - On January 20, a regiment, that will be known as [[Wikipedia:Congress' Own\|Congress' Own]], is raised in Montreal. Commanded by [[w:Moses Hazen\|Moses Hazen]], it participated in the [[Wikipedia:Battle of Trois-Rivières\|Battle of Trois-Rivières]], the [[Wikipedia:Battle of Brandywine\|Battle of Brandywine]], the [[Wikipedia:Battle of Germantown\|Battle of Germantown]] and the [[Wikipedia:Battle of Yorktown\|Battle of Yorktown]].
	* 1778 - ''La Gazette littéraire de Montréal'' is first published. Founded by Fleury Mesplet, this is the first French language newspaper in Quebec.		* 1778 - ''La Gazette littéraire de Montréal'' is first published. Founded by Fleury Mesplet, this is the first French language newspaper in Quebec.
	* 1779 - The founder of ''La Gazette littéraire de Montréal'' is arrested and imprisoned.		* 1779 - The founder of ''La Gazette littéraire de Montréal'' is arrested and imprisoned.
	* 1783 - Following the official recognition of the independence of the former British American colonies by Great Britain, the Loyalists remaining in the country ~~immigrate~~ to the Province of Quebec or ~~in the maritime colonies~~. A good number of them will settle in the Eastern Townships.		* 1783 - Following the official recognition of the independence of the former British American colonies by Great Britain, many of the [[w:United Empire Loyalist\|Loyalists]] remaining in the country begin emigrating to the Province of Quebec or Nova Scotia. A good number of them will settle in the Eastern Townships.
	* 1784 - Released from prison without ever getting a trial, Pierre du Calvet goes to London with the intention of putting governor Haldimand on trial. While in London, he publishes a lampoon titled ''Appel à la justice de l'État''.		* 1784 - Released from prison without ever getting a trial, [[w:Pierre du Calvet\|Pierre du Calvet]] goes to London with the intention of putting mercenary governor [[w:Frederick Haldimand\|Frederick Haldimand]] on trial for violating the constitutional rights of British subjects in the colony on several accounts. While in London, he publishes ''The Case of Peter du Calvet'' and a lampoon titled ''Appel à la justice de l'État''.
	* 1789 - The French revolution begins with the taking of the Bastille.		* 1789 - The French revolution begins with the [[w:Storming of the Bastille\|taking of the Bastille]].
	* 1790 - Foundation of the ''Société des patriotes de Montréal''.		* 1790 - Foundation of the ''Société des patriotes de Montréal''.