The Articles of Capitulation outlined the terms under which the French and the Canadiens
surrendered to the British. They were binding until a formal peace was concluded between
Britain and France who were still at war in Europe. The Capitulation stated that:

The French had to lay down their arms. New France's territory was now under British military rule. Those who wished to return to France were allowed to do so. The elite of the colony (government administrators, army officers, and some merchants) took advantage of this offer and left. The Canadiens (artisans, peasants, clergy) stayed. The people of New France were allowed the freedom to practise their Roman Catholic religion.

While waiting for the Seven Years' War to come to an end, British military government
was maintained in the colony, between 1760 and 1763, to facilitate its administration and to
maintain order. British military rule did not interfere with the laws, religion and language.
The seigneurial system and the captains of militia were retained.

Try the following questions on the Articles of Capitulation.