02471cam a22003133u 4500 27134 UtSlPG 20260610133623.0 m cr n 260607r2008||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG fr iso639-1 F1001 Garneau, F.-X. (François-Xavier), 1809-1866 Histoire du Canada depuis sa découverte jusqu'à nos jours. Tome IV Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2008 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2008-11-02 Produced by Rénald Lévesque (This book was created from images provided by Bibliothèque et Archives nationales du Québec.) "Histoire du Canada depuis sa découverte jusqu'à nos jours. Tome IV" by F.-X. Garneau is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. This volume, part of a series, covers significant political developments in Canada, particularly focusing on the years surrounding the implementation of the Constitution of 1791 and its effects on governance, language rights, and cultural identity. The book delves into the ongoing struggles and debates between the French-speaking Canadian population and the English-speaking political authorities. The opening of this historical account introduces the establishment of a representative government in Canada, outlining the early legislative sessions following the enactment of the 1791 Constitution. It highlights key political conflicts, especially regarding the use of the French language in legislative proceedings and the attempts by the English party to diminish French-speaking influences. Through vivid debates and discussions led by figures like M. Bédard, the text captures the tensions and aspirations of the Canadian populace, who sought to secure their rights and identity against the backdrop of colonial governance and growing political awareness. Various proposed laws and the eventual election outcomes are also chronicled, illustrating the dynamic political landscape of the time. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Canada -- History -- To 1763 (New France) Canada -- History https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/27134 68043 68043