The Territory
Look at the picture, which characteristics fit this region?
- Fertile soil
- Many lakes and rivers
- A mountain chain
- Mixed forests
- Where the main cities of Quebec are found
Fertile soil, mixed forests, where the main cities of Quebec are found.
Which 3 were part of country folks’ daily lives and which 3 were related to townspeoples’ lives.
[ ] Sell produce in the town marketplace
[ ] Earn a salary for his or her work
[ ] Live in the faubourgs
[ ] Produce food
[ ] Raise livestock
[ ] Engage in trade near the ports
[C] Sell produce in the town marketplace
[T] Earn a salary for his or her work
[T] Live in the faubourgs
[C] Produce food
[C] Raise livestock
[T] Engage in trade near the ports
What were the religious beliefs of French Canadians?
They were mostly Catholic
In Winter, people would __________.
- Plant grain and vegetables.
- Harvest the first vegetables.
- Thresh the grain
- Slaughter the animals
- Repair the furniture.
In Winter, people would repair the furniture.
Name two countries of origin for the immigrants who settled in Lower Canada around 1820
England OR The United States OR Ireland OR Scotland
Match the task to the person who performed it:
Build or help build barns, stables, etc.
Man, women, boy, girl
Build or help build barns, stables, etc.
- Man and boy
What were the religious beliefs of English Canadians?
They were mostly Protestant.
In Spring, people would __________.
- Plant grain and vegetables.
- Harvest the first vegetables.
- Thresh the grain
- Slaughter the animals
- Repair the furniture.
In Spring, people would plant the grain and vegetables.
Name a large town in Lower Canada and Upper Canada
Lower Canada: Montreal OR Quebec
Upper Canada: York OR Kingston
Match the task to the person who performed it:
Do or help do the housework
Men, women, boy, girl
Do or help do the housework
- Women and girls
What was the religious figure with great influence over a community called?
The parish priest
In Summer, people would __________.
- Plant grain and vegetables.
- Harvest the first vegetables.
- Thresh the grain
- Slaughter the animals
- Repair the furniture.
In Summer, people would harvest the first vegetables.
What geographical feature did these towns have in common? Why was this feature useful?
They were all located on a body of water. The lake or the river was useful for trade because goods were transported by boat.
Match the task to the person who performed it:
Look after the animals and the vegetable garden
Men, women, boy, girl
Look after the animals and the vegetable garden
- Women
What day was dedicated to God?
Sunday OR The Lord's Day
In Summer, people would __________.
- Plant grain and vegetables.
- Harvest the first vegetables.
- Thresh the grain
- Slaughter the animals
- Repair the furniture.
In Fall, people would thresh the grain and slaughter the animals.
What effect did immigration to Lower Canada around 1820 have on the population?
The English-speaking population increased.
Match the task to the person who performed it:
Build and repair fences
Men, women, boy, girl
Build and repair fences
- Men
Who were the groups who founded schools, hospitals and orphanages?
Religious communities