The Québec Act, 1774

Document Summary:
Some important sections:

• Section I: Set new, larger boundaries for Québec.
  
  
• Section V: Allowed free practice of Catholic faith in Québec.
  
  
• Section VII: Replaced the oath to Elizabeth I and her heirs (with references to Protestant faith) with one to George III (and no reference to Protestant faith); text of oath included.
  
  
• Section VIII: Maintained English law in province as supreme "subject nevertheless to such Alterations as the Governor, Lieutenant-governor, or Commander in Chief… shall, from Time to Time, cause to be made therein…."
  
  
• Sections XI-XIII: Called for the appointment of a Council, and set terms and conditions.
  
  
• Sections XV - XVI: Ordinances need king's assent, especially those dealing with religion.