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James Murray was a British soldier, whom was as well a civilian governor of Quebec in 1760-1768. James joined the British army in 1739 and served in the West Indies and Europe. While Murray was governor he favored French-Canadians over British merchants. He allowed the French Civil law, hence at the time the French outnumbered the British 25:1. Leading to him being careful with his words, and not incite discontent or rebellion.
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Guy Carleton, was the Governor of Quebec from 1768-1778, and Commander-in-Chief of British forces from 1782 to the end of the Revolutionary War. He commanded British troops in the American war of Independence.
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In 1754, the American Indians, the British, and the French all had their own reasons for wanting the land. The war ended with the Treaty of Paris in 1763, the war gave Great Britain lots of territorial land.
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Pontiac's war was the most successful First Nation's resistance to the European invasion. Though it failed to move the British from Native lands, the conflict had forced British authorities to recognize Native rights. -
When the French and Indian War came to an end, many colonists saw no need for soldiers to be stationed in the colonies. And Britain was in need to pay for their war debts, the King and Parliament believed they had the right to tax colonies. Other issues lead to discontent with colonies such as; influence of liberal thinkers, ideological differences, and cultural differences. -
In response to Pontiac's Resistance, the Royal Proclamation closed down colonial expansion. Many colonists ignored the proclamation and continued expanding westward. -
The Quebec Act granted emancipation for Catholic, and French speaking settlers. The act repealed the loyalty oath and reinstated the French-Civil War. British colonies responded to the Quebec Act with fear and paranoia. -
The American Revolution was caused by colonial opposition, when British attempts to impose greater control over colonies. And make them repay for the crown for the defence during the French and Indian War.
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In 1763 the Seven Years War had ended with the signing of the Treaty of Paris. For the First Nations people, the Treaty of Paris resulted in a major shift with their relationship with the European colonies. With the British in control, First Nations lost their strategic position in bargaining. As well, European newcomers were venturing further into their lands.
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