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Glossary
100
A form of physical abuse, Loyalists were covered with hot tar, and were forced to roll around in feathers, later to be paraded around town.
What is Tarred and Feathered
100
Founded in 1749, this town was a well-established community. Despite this, few loyalists settled there because they were expected to fit into the community, rather than be able to make their own life
What is Halifax
100
People in North America, still loyal to Britain
What is a Loyalist (Tory)
100
The war between British North America and the United States of America in 1812
What is the War of 1812
100
A person who leaves their home or country to seek safety elsewhere
What is refugee
200
The year of 1787 brought a freezing winter, followed by a drought and to top it all off, there was no grain crop or supplies
What was the Hungry Year
200
About 15,000 loyalists settled in this town. Loyalists immediately noticed problems, including insufficient building materials and very little tools. Loyalists also felt that the government officials were located too far away.
What is the St. John River Valley
200
People in North America loyal to the Thirteen Colonies. They wanted to separate from Britain to form the United States
What is a Patriot (Rebel)
200
The second Treaty of Paris was established and loyalists migrated to British North America after the American Revolution
What happened in 1783
200
Betrayal of a country or ruler
What is treason
300
They were treated as outcasts and were physically abused by the Patriots. Their homes and land was taken away.
What was oppression to the Loyalists
300
For a short time, this city was one of the largest cities in North America. Unfortunately, when food rations from the government began to run out, people started to leave. The town went from 10,000 people to a few hundred.
What is Shelbourne
300
The commander-in-chief of the British forces at the end of the American Revolution. He became the second governor of Quebec in 1768.
Who is Sir Guy Carleton
300
The colony of New Brunswick was created and Cape Breton Island was established as a colony seperate from Nova Scotia
What happened in 1784
300
The group of representatives elected to the Legislature to represent the people of a colony or province
What is a Legislative Assembly
400
Though promised land and freedom, they were still often discriminated against because of their colour. Land grants were often smaller and poorly located.
What happened to the Black Loyalsits
400
Loyalists started arriving in 1776. 6000 loyalists had to be crowded into temporary refugee camps, while the government decided what to do with them. The British government urged Governor Haldimand to encourage the Loyalists to go back home, because they complained too much and cost too much money.
What is Quebec
400
The war leader of the Iroquois Six Nations Confederacy during the American Revolution. His name means "Two Sticks of Wood Bound Together for Strength".
Who is Thayendenegea (Joseph Brant)
400
Ile St. Jean (Prince Edward Island) became British property, by the Treaty of Paris
What happened in 1763
400
A person who takes advantage of a situation for his or her own benefit
What is an opportunist
500
Many people starved to death, while others simply died from exhaustion. Many women and children did not make it.
What happened during the migration away from the Thirteen Colonies
500
Made a seperate colony from Nova Scotia in 1784, about 3000 Loyalists settled there. Many did not stay long because they didn't like that they could only rent, not buy, their land. In 1820, this colony was re-annexed to Nova Scotia.
What is Cape Breton island
500
A former slave, he served with Black Pioneers, an all-Black British regiment, during the American Revolution.
Who is Thomas Peters
500
Quebec was divided into Upper and Lower Canada, each with its own laws and system of government.
What happened in 1791
500
Someone trained in the law but who could not plead cases in court
What is a notary