Histoire du Canada depuis sa découverte jusqu'à nos jours. Tome IV by F.-X. Garneau

"Histoire du Canada depuis sa découverte jusqu'à nos jours. Tome IV" by F.-X. Garneau is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. This volume, part of a series, covers significant political developments in Canada, particularly focusing on the years surrounding the implementation of the Constitution of 1791 and its effects on governance, language rights, and cultural identity. The book delves into the ongoing struggles and debates between the French-speaking Canadian population and the English-speaking political authorities. The opening of this historical account introduces the establishment of a representative government in Canada, outlining the early legislative sessions following the enactment of the 1791 Constitution. It highlights key political conflicts, especially regarding the use of the French language in legislative proceedings and the attempts by the English party to diminish French-speaking influences. Through vivid debates and discussions led by figures like M. Bédard, the text captures the tensions and aspirations of the Canadian populace, who sought to secure their rights and identity against the backdrop of colonial governance and growing political awareness. Various proposed laws and the eventual election outcomes are also chronicled, illustrating the dynamic political landscape of the time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author Garneau, F.-X. (François-Xavier), 1809-1866
Title Histoire du Canada depuis sa découverte jusqu'à nos jours. Tome IV
Credits Produced by Rénald Lévesque (This book was created from
images provided by Bibliothèque et Archives nationales du
Québec.)
Reading Level Reading ease score: 63.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Language French
LoC Class F1001: North America local history: Canada
Subject Canada -- History -- To 1763 (New France)
Subject Canada -- History
Category Text
eBook-No. 27134
Release Date
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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