When the French province of Quebec was conquered by British troops in the Seven Years’ War, one might have expected the assimilation of French Canada into Anglo-protestant Canada. However, French Canada survived 100 years of British rule. What were the key events, actions, and motives that ensured the continuation of French Canada while under British rule?

When the French province of Quebec was conquered by British troops in the Seven Years’ War, one might have expected the assimilation of French Canada into Anglo-protestant Canada. However, French Canada survived 100 years of British rule. What were the key events, actions, and motives that ensured the continuation of French Canada while under British rule?