Canada under British Rule 1760-1900

"Canada under British Rule 1760-1900" by John George Bourinot is a record of Canada's journey through British governance, tracing the changes in its society, politics, and economy from 1760 to 1900. It shows how different parts of Canada evolved while under British control, noting important laws like the Quebec Act and the steps taken toward self-rule and a united country. The book starts by explaining the beginnings of British rule in Canada, reviewing what life was like under French rule. Bourinot looks at the end of French control and the start of British military administration. He points out the importance of events like rights given to French Canadians by the Quebec Act, and also how the arrival of loyalists from America strengthened Britain's position in the colonies. The author explains the contrasts that existed between French and British systems of rule and how those contrasts formed Canada's unique identity as it grew distinct from its colonial beginnings.