Historical Context: Loyalists in British North America Colonies
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What event led to the influx of Loyalists to the British North America colonies of Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, and Quebec?

  • The American Revolution (correct)
  • The Seven Years' War
  • The War of 1812
  • The French and Indian War
  • In 1784, which colony was created from Nova Scotia due to the influx of Loyalists?

  • Ontario
  • New Brunswick (correct)
  • Prince Edward Island
  • Quebec
  • What were the names of Quebec and Ontario at the time when the Loyalists arrived in British North America?

  • Quebec and Ontario
  • Northern and Southern Canada
  • Eastern and Western Canada
  • Lower and Upper Canada (correct)
  • Which document set aside lands west of Quebec as 'Indian' land unless ceded by treaty or other agreements?

    <p>The Royal Proclamation of 1763</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did the exact terms of the Johnson-Butler Purchase become important when Upper Canada became a separate province in 1791?

    <p>To determine land ownership in present-day Toronto</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who became the lieutenant governor of Upper Canada in 1799?

    <p>Peter Hunter</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the cash payment amount mentioned in the Toronto Purchase?

    <p>10 shillings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why was a new deed acquired from the Mississaugas by Peter Hunter in 1799?

    <p>To clarify land ownership in York</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the Mississaugas receive as part of the Toronto Purchase agreement?

    <p>Various gifts and goods</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why was Robert V. Sinclair appointed by the minister of justice in 1916?

    <p>To study land disputes with Indigenous groups</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What forced residents of the Thirteen Colonies who were loyal to the British Crown to flee to other countries?

    <p>The American Revolution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which two separate colonies were created from Quebec and Nova Scotia due to the influx of Loyalists?

    <p>New Brunswick and Ontario</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What were the names given to Quebec and Ontario at the time when the Loyalists arrived in British North America?

    <p>Lower and Upper Canada</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which area was poorly defined and lacked adequate documentation in the Johnson-Butler Purchase of 1787-88?

    <p>Toronto</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What document set aside lands west of Quebec as 'Indian' land unless ceded by treaty or other agreements?

    <p>Royal Proclamation of 1763</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main concern regarding the Crown's ownership of the land at York?

    <p>Preventing white settlers from claiming ownership</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did Peter Hunter direct a new deed be acquired from the Mississaugas in 1799?

    <p>To address concerns about white settlers' ownership of land at York</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What were the Mississaugas hoping to receive from the British despite having already been paid?

    <p>Gifts or provisions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What issue arose regarding the Toronto Purchase despite the agreement reached in 1805?

    <p>Lack of clarity on the territories beyond York</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did additional purchases in 1818 and 1819 become necessary according to the text?

    <p>To resolve disputes over territories not fully ceded in previous agreements</p> Signup and view all the answers

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