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The Loyalists: Settling in Canada

The Loyalists: Settling in Canada. Canadian History. Govt Assistance. Provisions (food, clothing)& land Transportation Farm equipment, seed & livestock Financial compensation for leaving their homes Soldiers –settlers who had fought with the British continued to receive ½ their pay.

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The Loyalists: Settling in Canada

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  1. The Loyalists: Settling in Canada Canadian History

  2. Govt Assistance • Provisions (food, clothing)& land • Transportation • Farm equipment, seed & livestock • Financial compensation for leaving their homes • Soldiers –settlers who had fought with the British continued to receive ½ their pay

  3. Loyalists Immigration Problems • The best land was taken in many areas • Government jobs & business opportunities were often limited • New language, laws, & customs (French in Quebec) • Cold winters, poor food, famine (Upper Canada)

  4. Loyalists Impact • English-speaking people introduced British culture to the country • New colonies were formed where loyalists could enjoy familiar laws & customs (Upper Canada & New Brunswick) • They reaffirmed the colony’s British connection • Economic development (farmers, merchants, trades-people) • New towns emerged & new areas developed (Kingston, Fredericton)

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