Definitions
Acadians
The Acadians were a group of French settlers in a place called Acadia, now known as Canadas Maritime provinces and parts of Eastern Quebec. Future generations of these settlers still call themselves Acadians.
Loyalists
The Loyalists were people in the American colonies who stayed loyal to Britain during the American Revolution. Before the war ended in 1783, many moved to places like the Maritimes, Ontario, and Quebec.
Black loyalists
Black Loyalists were African people who helped the British during the American Revolution. The British said they would give them freedom, safety, and land. But they were not treated the same as white soldiers. When the British lost the war, the Black Loyalists had to leave too. They got given "certificates of freedom" so they could go to Canada.
Confederacy
A confederacy is an alliance of people that create a group for a certain political purpose.
Migration
A migration is the permanent move of people from one country, region or place for economic, political environmental or other reasons.
What are the Maritime provinces?
New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island.
Epidemic
An epidemic is the quick spreading of a disease to a specific population of people within a close area to one another.
Patriot
A patriot is a person who fully supports their country and is willing to do anything to defend it.
What were the 6 nations that the Haudenosaunee confederacy brought together?
Mohawk, Oneida, Onondaga, Cayuga, Seneca, and later Tuscarora
Haldimand Proclamation
The Haldimand Proclamation is a declaration of a law that gave the Mohawk Nations, who served on the British side during the American Revolution, permission to own land.
Revolt
A revolt is an attempt to end an authority of a person or government by rebelling.
The Haudenosaunee Confederacy
The Haudenosaunee Confederacy is the government of the Haudenosaunee people. Hiawatha and the Peacemaker started it again. It brought together six nations to live in peace and follow shared rules.
Revolution
A revolution is when people forcefully change their government or way of life.