Loyalist Migration
Who were the Loyalists loyal to?
The British Crown
True or False: Slave-owning Loyalists brought their slaves to "Canada".
True. Slave-owning Loyalists continued to have slaves until 1793.
What language and religion did French Canadians mostly follow?
French and Catholicism
Which new colony was created in 1784 for Loyalists?
a. Nova Scotia
b. Newfoundland
c. British Columbia
d. New Brunswick
Where did Ms. Chao go to university?
Why did Loyalists come to Canada after the war?
They were driven out of the United States for supporting Britain.
Who were the Black Loyalists?
Formerly enslaved people who fought for the British in exchange for freedom
What law protected their culture before the Revolution?
The Quebec Act
What were the two parties in power in 1791 in the new Canadian colonies?
Chateau Clique and Family Compact
How many pets in total does Ms. Chao have?
2 dogs and 2 guinea pigs
Name one province that Loyalists moved to.
Nova Scotia or Quebec
How were Black Loyalists treated after arriving in Canada?
Unfairly -- they often got less land or none at all, despite promises from the British Government.
Louisiana
Why did Britain split Quebec in two?
To separate English Loyalists and French Canadiens
What are the names of Ms. Chao's dogs?
Nemo and Kona!
Estimate: How many Loyalists migrated to "Canadian" colonies? (Price is Right rules -- closest without going over!)
40,000
Why did Indigenous Peoples feel betrayed by the British after the Revolution?
They were left out of the peace treaty (Treaty of Paris, 1783) and lost land.
Why were French Canadians worried about Loyalist arrivals?
They feared losing political and cultural control
What act created the new colonies of Upper and Lower Canada?
The Constitutional Act of 1791
Give an example of a "diaspora" group.
A group of people who have been moved, either by force or by choice, from their homeland.
Why is the American Revolution considered a turning point in Canadian history?
It reshaped population, culture, politics, and land control. Roughly 40,000-50,000 Loyalists moved to Canada after the Revolution.
True or False: The statement, "Canada is a nation of immigrants," can only be said for Canada after 1960.
False! Canada has always been a nation of immigrants.
How did British leaders try to keep French Canadians loyal?
They allowed them to keep their religion, language, and laws (Quebec Act, 1774).
What was the main difference between Upper and Lower Canada?
The language and legal system!
What did Ms. Chao study in university?
Diaspora studies, anthropology, and human geography