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The Constitutional Act, 1791, divided the old Province of Québec into the Provinces of Upper Canada and Lower Canada, but that was neither the first nor the last time that the boundaries would be altered prior to Confederation.

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What was cananda day called before 1867?

Before 1867, Canada was divided into upper and lower Canada. In lower Canada most of the people were French. In upper Canada most of the people were British. But on July first, 1867 upper and lower Canada joined confederation to become Canada, This is why we celebrate Canada day on July first :)


Lower Egypt lies in what part of the country?

Egypt was divided into two sections, upper and lower Egypt. Though the Egyptians did not draw precise border, sources make it apparent that Lower Egypt was the Nile Delta region of the north. This area of the Nile emptied into the Mediterranean Sea.


How were the north American colonies affected by the act of union?

The Act of Union, enacted in 1840, merged the Province of Upper Canada and Lower Canada into the Province of Canada, which was divided into Canada East (formerly Lower Canada) and Canada West (formerly Upper Canada). This unification aimed to create a more stable and efficient government, addressing issues of governance and representation that had plagued the individual colonies. The Act also facilitated economic cooperation and infrastructure development, but it sparked tensions between English and French-speaking populations, particularly in Canada East. Overall, it laid the groundwork for future confederation discussions among the North American colonies.


In what year was Canada born?

Canada was confederated in 1867, but the original British colonies of Upper and Lower Canada were established in 1791.


Who led the rebellion in lower Canada?

John Colborne,

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What did the british north American act accomplish?

It divided Canada in half, Upper and Lower Canada.


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Who divided quebec into lower and upper Canada?

The British


Mississippi river is divided into two sections?

Yes it can be divided into: * The Upper and Lower Mississippi River or * The eastern and western drainage basins.


Why was canada divided into two colonies?

After the war, many loyalists moved to Canada. But most did not want to live in a French culture.To avoid problems , Great Britain divided the land into two colonies, upper canada and lower canada.


What was cananda day called before 1867?

Before 1867, Canada was divided into upper and lower Canada. In lower Canada most of the people were French. In upper Canada most of the people were British. But on July first, 1867 upper and lower Canada joined confederation to become Canada, This is why we celebrate Canada day on July first :)


What are the former names of Ontario?

Ontario has had several former names throughout its history. Initially, it was part of the French territory known as New France, referred to as "Canada" in the early 17th century. Following British control, it was known as the Province of Quebec until 1791, when it was divided into Upper Canada and Lower Canada. In 1841, Upper Canada was renamed the Province of Canada, and it officially became Ontario in 1867 when Canada became a confederation.


What divided Canada into two provinces?

constitution act of 1791=================The Constitution Act, 1791, divided Québec into two provinces: Upper Canada and Lower Canada.What divided Canada (i.e., the pre-Confederation Province of Canada) into two provinces was the British North America Act, 1867. The Province of Canada was divided into the Province of Ontario and the Province of Québec.Constitution Act of 1791


Why was there dissatisfaction in Upper and Lower Canada in 1830s?

The assembly proposed the union of Upper Canada and Lower Canada. ================================================== The Constitution Act of 1791 divided Québec and created the colonies of Upper Canada and Lower Canada. It did not create political discontent. That did not occur until 1837.


What are the three sections of the sky divided into?

The sky is divided into three sections: the upper region called the zenith, the middle section known as the meridian, and the lower part called the horizon. These divisions help describe the location of celestial objects in the sky.


How high is Hamilton Ontario Canada from sea level?

Hamilton is 290 feet [88.39 m] above sea level.Actually Hamilton is, somewhat uniquely, divided into 2 sections because of our escarpment running the length of the city, dividing it into lower and upper sections. The lower part of Hamilton is approx. 246 ft above sea level, and the higher is approx. 777 ft above sea level. I'm currently writing this from the higher (we call it the 'mountain').


Why is lower Canada called lower Canada when it's really higher?

It's not based on the location on a map. It is more geographical. The "lower Canada region" is more upriver on the St Lawrence. The higher up the river, the "lower" you are. Upper Canada or "Ontario" is located at the tip of the river. Settlers arrived through the St Lawrence and believed the entrance to the river was lower, and the end of the river was higher. ============================================================ "Upper Canada" and "Lower Canada" were named because of their relative elevations and their relative locations on the St Lawrence watershed. Upper Canada was upstream, and at a higher elevation; Lower Canada was downstream, and at a lower elevation.