The Papineaus in Canada East in the mid-1800s

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What was the main reason Chauvin and other farmers were driven from their lands?

  • Lack of foresight and ignorance
  • Desire to earn a living in the city
  • Threat of court action and lawsuits
  • Poor harvests and falling into debt (correct)

What emotion did the author express towards suing the poor farmers?

  • Indifference
  • Sympathy
  • Disgust (correct)
  • Delight

What did the author say were the 'common failings' of the farmers?

  • Threat of court action and lawsuits
  • Completely ruined and seeking shelter in the city
  • Lack of foresight, ignorance, and tendency to become indebted (correct)
  • Poor harvests and desire to earn a living in the city

What happened to the population of the suburbs according to the text?

<p>It almost doubled (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the title of the novel mentioned in the text?

<p>The Ancestral Farm (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary focus of the text?

<p>The challenges faced by farmers in British North America (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was a common challenge faced by Canadien farmers during the mid-1800s?

<p>Difficulty in paying debts (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where did some Canadien farmers move to in search of land and work?

<p>Bolton, Québec (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When did families start leaving their farms?

<p>Mid-1800s (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did the migration of Canadiens affect the communities they left behind and moved into?

<p>Negative impact on communities left behind, positive impact on new communities (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Did the Catholic Church provide assistance to struggling farmers and their families?

<p>No, they did not intervene (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the main business of the Papineau family?

<p>Sawmills (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did the Papineaus acquire more land from Canadien farmers?

<p>By offering low-interest loans that farmers defaulted on (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the religious affiliation of most Canadiens in Canada East?

<p>Catholic (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who dominated the economies of Montreal and Quebec City in the mid-1800s?

<p>English-speaking businessmen (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did the working class Canadiens fare economically in the mid-1800s?

<p>They earned low wages and did not share in the prosperity (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where did the bishop of Montreal choose to build a new Catholic cathedral in 1870?

<p>In the heart of the English-speaking and Protestant area (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Lord Metcalfe think should be abandoned?

<p>Attempts to change the Canadiens into English (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why did the Papineaus criticize the abolition of the French seigneurial system in 1854?

<p>They wanted to keep their French heritage (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Catholic bishops and priests do to promote Canadien identity?

<p>They travelled to cities and rural communities and spoke about the importance of the French language (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Based on the text, why would Bishop Laflche promote Canadien nationalism?

<p>To encourage Canadiens to be leaders of Catholicism in the Americas (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does Quebec's official language today show the importance of Canadien nationalism?

<p>Quebec's official language is French, showing the failure of assimilation efforts (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why were stories about Canadien heroes influential for other Canadien artists?

<p>They reminded Canadiens of their history and culture before British conquest. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Bishop Laflèche, what role did religion play in Canadien identity?

<p>Religion was an integral part of Canadien identity and nationalism. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why would the Canadian government depict Joseph Montferrand on a stamp in a strong, heroic pose?

<p>To highlight Montferrand's contributions to Canadien culture and identity. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did Canadien society change with the rise of French nationalism?

<p>There was a renewed emphasis on preserving Canadien culture and identity. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What factors would lead Canadiens to believe they were a distinct nation from the rest of Canada?

<p>Their shared history, culture, language, and religion differed from other Canadian groups. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did the Catholic Church contribute to the development of Canadien nationalism?

<p>The Church reinforced the importance of Catholicism as part of Canadien identity and culture. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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