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

In 1784, which colony was created from Nova Scotia due to the influx of Loyalists?

New Brunswick

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

Lower and Upper Canada

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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