Social Conditions In British North America Flashcards
1840-1860
The great migration
- England
- Whales
- Ireland
- Scotland
- United States
Before 1840?
- more French
- less English
- made up of aboriginal and metis people
After 1860?
- more English
- less French
- aboriginal and métis people
Irish immigrants
- starve because of famine in Ireland
- diseases potatoes
- came in timber ships
- thousands died from diseases
- before entering Canada they were inspected
African Americans
- slaves to make cotton
- abolignious helped them escape to Canada (Underground Railroad)
- come to Canada to be free
- found racism when they got here
Name the 3 largest groups of people living in British North America?
English, aboriginal and French people.
What countries did new immigrants come from during the great migration?
England, Scotland, Whales, Ireland, and United States
Who were the largest group of immigrants?
Irish
Why did they leave there homeland?
Because of a potato famine
What hardships did they have on their voyage to canada?
They has to face many diseases
Why did some have to wait in quarantine stations?
They were inspected before they were allowed to enter Canada. (for sickness)
Why were Africans brought to America?
They were brought to America for a better life and freedom
Who were the abolitionists?
People who help slaves escape
What was the Underground Railroad?
It was a secret tunnel that lead to Canada that was underground so they could get freedom.
