June 12, 1774

     As most of you reading this probably already know, the Quebec Act was passed just a few days ago. But we are here to tell those of you who don't know what this whole commotion is about. The British replaced the Royal Proclamation of 1763, with the Quebec Act, which basically gives the French a few more rights. This is basically what it does:

• It expands the territory of Quebec all the way to Labrador, the Ohio Valley, and some islands in the St. Lawrence River.
• The governor can now appoint members to the newly formed Council of Representatives to pass laws.
• It allows the Roman Catholics to be a part in the government.
• The seigneurial system is now legal again.

     Now, as you can probably imagine, the Quebecois greatly appreciate this. But everything about these new laws, the British North Americans hate. The First Nations do not mind it much, but I think they would much rather stick with the Royal Proclamation. 

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