Biculturalism: Differences Between The French And First Nations

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The British needed a way to rule a colony ( Quebec city ) where most people were roman catholic and French-speaking. The British had some options on how to do this.
Expulsion- force the French to leave
Preservation- allow the French to keep their own way of life and the first nations have lands reserved for them.
Isolation-create separate areas for the British French and first nations to run their own governments.
Assimilation- Force the French and the First Nations to become British subjects and assimilate to the British way of life. ( test act )
Biculturalism- let both the British and French cultures co-exist
The British started to enforce new rules on the french which meant the Catholic church could not rule anymore. The British planned

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