Chapter 1.14: Farming Flashcards
1
Q
What was cultivated in QC beginning in the 1850s?
A
Barley, tobacco, peas, potatoes, oats
2
Q
How did dairy production in QC expand?
A
Cheese and butter factories increased from 25 in 1871 to 1,992 in 1901 due to higg demand
3
Q
Define the Act for the Abolition of Feudal Rights and Duties in Lower Canada
A
1854, seigneurial system abolished, farmers could purchase instead of rent their land and become property owners
4
Q
What crops surged in QC at the end of the 19th century?
A
Livestock; oats, hay, clover
