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</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

    When did families start leaving their farms?

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

    What was the main business of the Papineau family?

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

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

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

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

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

    What did Lord Metcalfe think should be abandoned?

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

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