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Passage of the Quebec Act

When
1774
Where
Parliament of Great Britain
Part of
Passage of the Quebec Act

The Parliament of Great Britain enacted the Quebec Act to define governance procedures for the Province of Quebec.

The act, cited as 14 Geo. 3. c. 83, established the legal framework for the colony. It was a response to administrative challenges and aimed to secure the allegiance of the local population through specific governance and territorial adjustments.

Sources

  1. Quebec Act Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-15

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