Museum
Who was painted in the portrait in the museum?
Portrait of Joseph Brant
What was a significant challenge for Loyalists arriving in a new land, affecting their daily activities like trading and finding employment?
The language barrier.
Which present-day Canadian province was significantly influenced by Loyalist settlements?
Ontario.
What did Loyalist arrival lead to, forcing Indigenous communities off their traditional lands?
Land displacement.
Who was the Mohawk leader that allied with the British and resettled his people in Canada?
Joseph Brant.
What was the small dagger that the loyalist soldiers had called?
Scottish Dirk ( Dirk )
What did Loyalists face when adapting to different social customs, values, and norms in their new home?
Cultural adjustment.
In which province did Loyalists found key towns like Kingston and Niagara-on-the-Lake?
Upper Canada.
What vital resources did Loyalist farming practices compete with First Nations for?
Hunting and fishing grounds.
Who was the son of Sir William Johnson and led the King's Royal Regiment of New York?
Sir John Johnson.
What were the initials on the Badge of Loyalty?
G.R.
What was complex and overwhelming for Loyalists, including obtaining residency or work permits?
Legal and administrative procedures.
What did the British government provide to encourage Loyalist settlement and development?
Land grants.
What did the British negotiate with First Nations to secure land for Loyalists, often unfairly?
Treaties.
Which Loyalist author created the character Sam Slick and contributed to Canadian literature?
Thomas Chandler Haliburton.
What year did the soldiers received scarlet uniforms?
1779
What was easier to secure for Loyalists with specialized skills compared to those with less transferable skills?
Employment.
What type of development did Loyalists contribute to by transforming wilderness into farmland
Agricultural development.
What did the arrival of Loyalists cause to First Nations' traditional ways of life?
Cultural disruption.
Who was the Mohawk woman that supported the Loyalist cause by managing logistics and supplies?
Mary Brant.
Why did officers wear gorgets? What do they symbolize?
Officers wore gorgets as a badge of rank.
What did many Loyalists struggle with due to high costs or limited availability in their new settlements?
Housing and accommodation.
What did the military experience of Loyalists help organize in their new settlements?
Defense.
What did some First Nations form with Loyalists, while others faced intensified rivalries?
Alliances.
Which Loyalist woman documented her family's journey to New Brunswick in her diary?
Sarah Frost.