1791 Constitutional Act

The 1791 Constitutional Act was a law passed by Britain to reorganize its Canadian territories, creating two separate colonies: Upper Canada (modern-day Ontario) and Lower Canada (Quebec). It established their own governments and legal systems, promoting stability and giving settlers more local control. However, it also preserved British authority and didn't fully address the needs of Indigenous peoples or French-speaking residents, leading to ongoing tensions. Overall, the Act aimed to improve governance in these regions as they grew and developed.