General Comparison
A refugee is a person who is forced to leave their country because of war, violence or danger.
When did the French first come to Canada?
In the 1500s and 1600s
Who were the home children?
Poor or orphaned children sent from Britain to Canada.
When did Vietnamese refugees begin coming to Canada?
In the mid to late 1970s
When did Syrian refugees begin coming to Canada?
In the present day, starting around 2011
How is immigration different from refugee migration?
Immigration is choosing to move to a new country, while refugee migration is being forced to leave due to safety.
What was New France and where is it today?
New France was a French colony and most of it is now Quebec.
When did the home children come to Canada?
Between 1869 and 1948
What major event caused people to flee Vietnam?
The communist takeover after the Vietnam War.
What caused the conflict in Syria?
Civil war following protest during the Arab Spring
How are the reasons for coming to Canada different for French settlers compared to Vietnamese and Syrian refugees?
Why did the French government encourage people to move to New France?
To increase population, control land and grow the economy.
Why did Britain and Canada create the Home Children Movement?
To remove children from poverty in Britain and provide workers for Canadian farms and homes.
Why was it dangerous and difficult for Vietnamese refugees to leave their country?
Leaving was illegal and many faced violence or punishment.
Why did many Syrians leave their homes?
Because of violence, war and unsafe living conditions.
Which group came by choice and which came out of necessity?
French settlers came by choice.
Vietnamese and Syrian refugees came out of necessity.
Name two incentives the French government offered settlers.
Free land, free travel, housing, money and supplies.
What kind of jobs did home children do?
Farm work, housework, and labour around the home.
Why were many Vietnamese refugees called "boat people"?
They escaped using small, overcrowded boats.
How has war affected daily life for Syrian families?
Homes, schools and hobs were destroyed, making life unsafe.
How did the lives of Home Children differ from children who stayed in Britain?
Some had better opportunities, but others were treated worse than before.
How did French settlement affect Canada today?
French culture and language are still important in Canada, especially in Quebec.
How were some Home children treated poorly?
Some were overworked, neglected or abused.
How did Canada help Vietnamese refugees?
Canada accepted refugees and helped them start new lives.
How many Syrian refugees did Canada originally plan to accept and how many did it eventually welcome?