WI: Quebec as a founding state

[Polkergeist]

During the American Revolution, Quebec* was first asked to join the revolution and when it did not it was invaded by Revolutionary forces in 1775, an invasion which failed.

But lets say that either the invasion succeeded or the colony joined the other 13 in rising up against the British. It would have joined the confederation after the revolution.

But how would the resulting United States look with Quebec in it considering:

- That the new state/colony would use french civil code

- That most of the population who speak French and were Catholic

Hence the state of Quebec would be vastly different from the other 13 founding states. I suggest that this would lead to a looser federal constitution. How would America develop and look like today if this occured ?

* In 1775 Quebec encompassed most of present day Ontario as well. It was also commonly known as Canada

[Polkergeist]

Lets Say the British knowing that they were on the nose in North America decide not to go through with the 1774 Quebec Act not to anger the colonists further.

However the Revolution still happened because of the other intolerable acts.

Does Quebec go with the revolution?

Would the Continental Congress make any concession to Quebec to entice them to rebel ?

[Polkergeist]

So you guys are saying that there was more chance of Nova Scotia joining the revolution that Quebec ?

Here's a link about an essay of Nova Scotia joining the revolution:

http://odur.let.rug.nl/~usa/E/novascotia/scotiaxx.htm

[Polkergeist]

I might have to dig out the AH story I started which had Arnold succeed in taking Quebec (which was later renamed after him) and the new US fighting France after refusing to turn over Quebec (replaces the War of 1812.)

That sounds pretty good !