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1791 - Quebec is divided into Upper Canada (today's Ontario) and Lower Canada (today's Quebec).

1791 - Quebec is divided into Upper Canada (today's Ontario) and Lower Canada (today's Quebec).

In 1791, the Constitutional Act was passed by the British Parliament, which divided the Province of Quebec into two separate colonies: Upper Canada (now Ontario) and Lower Canada (now Quebec).

Upper Canada was to be governed by a Lieutenant-Governor who was appointed by the British Crown, while Lower Canada would be governed by a Governor-in-Council who was appointed by the Legislative Assembly.

Upper Canada was given a system of government that was based on the British Westminster model, while Lower Canada was given a system of government that was based on the French civil law system.

Upper Canada was given English as its official language, while Lower Canada was given French as its official language.

Upper Canada was given a more representative system of government, while Lower Canada was given a more autocratic system of government.

Upper Canada was given more economic freedom than Lower Canada, allowing for the development of more industry and commerce.

Upper Canada was given a greater degree of religious freedom than Lower Canada.

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