The Irish
What crop was a main part of the Irish diet before rotting in the soil between 1845 and 1851?
Potatoes
In what year did the American Revolution begin?
1775
What type of political system does Canada have, according to the text?
A constitutional monarchy where people vote for leaders.
How long did the ship journey from Ireland to Canada typically take?
Six weeks or more.
Who grew most of the potatoes in Ireland, and who did they rent their land from?
Tenant farmers grew them, renting small plots of land from wealthy landlords.
What three things did Britain promise to enslaved Black people who fought for them?
Freedom, food, and at least 100 acres of free land.
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What reason is given for safety in Canada?
There is no war in North America.
Which famous businesswoman built a successful baggage-carrying service in Nova Scotia?
Rose Fortune
How many Irish people died as a result of the famine and evictions?
At least one million people.
Approximately how many Black Loyalists were given official documents proving their freedom after the war?
About 3,500 Black Loyalists.
How are Canada's economy and job market described?
Canada ranks as one of the richest countries with lots of resources, leading to many jobs because of a strong economy.
What are three natural resources Canada has to trade with others?
Oil, natural gas, fish, lumber, aluminum.
Why did the ships carrying Irish refugees to Canada become known as "coffin ships"?
Because they were crowded, had little food or clean water, and so many people died from disease during the journey.
To which primary Atlantic province in Canada were most Black Loyalists sent?
Nova Scotia.
What natural features make Canada a beautiful country?
Oceans, lakes, and mountains.
By the end of 1847, how many of the Irish refugees who had arrived in Toronto passed away?
1,100 refugees
What two main reasons caused surviving Irish refugees to face discrimination after arriving
1) They were poor and 2) They were Catholic
How many years did many Black Loyalists have to wait to receive land in Canada?
Up to six years.
How is Canada described in terms of being "Progressive"?
Welcoming to new people.
Name two of Canada's great lakes.
Superior, Huron, Erie, and ONTARIO