5- Upper And Lower Canada Flashcards
1
Q
Why did the British parliament divide the territory into lower Canada and upper Canada?
A
They wanted to satisfy the needs of the British and the canadiens
2
Q
Who lived in Lower Canada vs upper Canada?
A
Lower Canada- Canadiens
Upper canada- Loyalists
3
Q
What was Lower Canada’s population like vs upper?
A
Lower- mostly Canadiens
Upper- French were a small part
After conquest (British took over colony) no more French immigrated ro Canada
4
Q
How did the French population increase if nobody was coming from Canada?
A
Natural increase and many people married young which helped them maintain a higher birth rate
