Changes in Population & Settlement in Lower Canada, after 1815:
Review:
Over the last couple of weeks, we've examined changes and continuity to the population of Quebec, after the Conquest (1760). In terms of the population, little changed, despite the new rulers. However, there was one important change: no further immigration from France. From that point on, immigrants to Quebec were, for the most part, from the Thirteen colonies or from England. By the turn of the nineteenth century, the Anglophone minority in the colony was very small; the canadiens population grew quickly because of its high birth rate.
Current topic:
Immigration to Lower Canada changed radically after 1815; dramatic social changes in the British Isles had a huge impact on British North America (Upper and Lower Canada, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Newfoundland). Millions left the British Isles for North America. Of those immigrants who arrived in the port of Quebec city, most continued on to Upper Canada. Still, huge numbers settled in Lower Canada - both in the cities and in new rural areas - altering the social fabric of Lower Canada.
Classwork & Evaluation:
While reading, try to find information that helps you understand changes in LC's population, society and territory.
1) Read the document booklet. Highlight information. Examine the documents. Group discussion.
2) Complete handout: How did LC change during this time period?
3) Finish handout: "English in Lower Canada..." - 3 questions, 1 map
4) Read textbook: Panoramas, pp. 51-60
5) Readings: Irish immigration
6) Handout: "Results of Immigration..." - complete questions.
At the end of this "time period," you will receive a short set of corresponding notes. You will have a short assignment (group work) about the time period; and a quiz to see if you've understood the information we've covered (mid-week, next).
An interesting link:
Letters collected by the Canada Company to Encourage Emigration
Emigration to North America in 1847
No comments:
Post a Comment