Canada East
Where is Canada East now?
Modern-Day Quebec or south Quebec
How many leaders were there?
There were 2 leaders
What were the primary resources of Canada East?
Lumber and agriculture/farming
How many people called this home?
Approximately 890,000 people
Did we decide to join confederation?
Yes, we decided to join confederation
Where was Canada East in the Province of Canada?
It was the Northeastern part of the Province of Canada
What were the names of the leaders?
Sir Hippolyte Lafontaine and Robert Baldwin
What crops were grown by local mixed farmers in Canada East?
Potatoes, rye, and buckwheat
What language did they all speak?
They all spoke French
What could confederation offer?
Confederation could offer better protection from the United States, create new opportunities for trade, and assist in building transportation
What was Canada East and West called before 1850?
It was called Lower and Upper Canada
Where was Sir Hippolyte Lafontaine and Robert Baldwin from?
Canada East and West
Why was lumber an important resource in Canada East?
Canada East had large forests, and wood was in high demand
Where did they mostly live?
They mostly lived near St. Lawrence River
What could happen if we did not join confederation?
We could be concerned about losing political power, about the imposition of new taxes and the fading of the importance of their French language and culture.
What was the Act Of Union of 1840?
It's when Lower and Upper Canada merged
How long were they leaders?
1850 till 1890
What type of farmers used the fertile land in Canada East to grow crops and raise livestock?
Local mixed farmers.
What areas did they live in?
They lived in rural areas
What were two major concerns that caused some people in Canada East to resist Confederation?
Losing political power and pay new taxes
A region in the Province of Canada was once known by a different name before 1840. If you identify the region that corresponds to modern-day southern Quebec, what was its name immediately before the Act of Union of 1840?
Lower Canada
What is the joint premiers system?
It is when Canada East and West come together and 2 people lead one place.
Besides farming, what natural feature of Canada East provided a major source of wealth because wood was in high demand at the time?
Large forests.
The river provided transportation, fertile farmland and trade opportunities
Why did some people fear that joining Confederation could put Canada East at risk of war with the United States?
They did not want to risk involvement in Confederation because it could lead to a war with the United States