Name: The Empire and the century — The French-Canadians and the Empire
Author: Benjamin Sulte

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Benjamin Sulte, The Empire and the century — The French-Canadians and the Empire (1905)

“ We have the freest Government in the world; we are proud to form part of an Empire that protects us everywhere throughout the globe; and our people who are sailing Canadian ships on every ocean find protection under the British flag such as we could not ourselves afford. As in the days of Nelson, our eyes are constantly turned to the flag that shields our destinies, and so long as Great Britain and her Colonies are united French-Canada will be of the number. ”

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Benjamin Sulte, The Empire and the century — The French-Canadians and the Empire (1905)

“ To our eyes nothing is more consoling, because, though on the one hand none of us dream of restoring the French regime in Canada, it is nevertheless certain that while these two Powers are united and working in harmony, peace and prosperity must reign. ”

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Benjamin Sulte, The Empire and the century — The French-Canadians and the Empire (1905)

“ None of the humiliations and annoyances which usually accompany a conquest were imposed upon them. They passed from a reign of absolute subjection under the Bourbons to the free and untrammelled life of a constitutional government. ”

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Benjamin Sulte, The Empire and the century — The French-Canadians and the Empire (1905)

“ Remembering that the French-Canadians are the oldest white inhabitants of the country, one naturally asks himself what advantages have they derived from British rule, which they have lived under since the year 1760. ”

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Benjamin Sulte, The Empire and the century — The French-Canadians and the Empire (1905)

“ The clergy stimulated the enthusiasm of the militiamen, who accomplished prodigies of valour during the three years of the war. Without the French-Canadian Militia the conquest of Canada would have been an easy task to the Americans. ”

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Benjamin Sulte, The Empire and the century — The French-Canadians and the Empire (1905)

“ In return for these unexpected advantages, which they thoroughly appreciated, the French showed themselves true to their new oath of allegiance, and perfect tranquillity reigned in the country. Within three years the British troops had returned to Europe. Then broke out Pontiac's war. The Canadian Militia enrolled themselves eagerly, and fought under the British flag against their ancient allies, the Western tribes. ”

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