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After they were attacked, had their homes burned, and were chased out of the American colonies, they went north to what was then called Upper Canada, now Ontario, and they received free land grants, to settle in the counties of Lanark, Refrew, Frontenac and Hastings. Some went to Nova Scotia, and some went to western Ontario, around London and Windsor.
All of this happened during the lead up to the rebellion in the colonies. Pre 1776.
You need to understand that not ALL of the people in the 13 colonies were in favour of separating form Britain, not by a long shot. Only about a third of the entire population of the colonies were, in fact , rebels, Many of the people didn't want anything to do with the idea, and they were attacked and terrorised by the rebels, to the point that they moved out to the north, to Canada.
Jim B.
Toronto.
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Where did the Americans settle in Canada mainly?
Ontario
Where did the phrase 'upper 48' come from?
The 48 degree longitude longitude line separates the U.S and Canada. So being int the "Upper 48" means your in Canada.
Upper and lower Canada were united based on the recommendations of?
Lord Durham
What did Canada think about slaves coming to ther contre?
Upper Canada was one of the first few places to abolish slavery.
Which group of Americans kept allegiance to England during the Revolution?
They were called Loyalists. Many were tarred and feathered, or driven to Canada, England, or British Caribbean islands after the war.
Where did the united empire loyalists settle in Canada?
Late 1700s.
Where did most Loyalists settle after the Treaty of Paris was signed?
Canada
How did the british government assist the loyalists to settle in Canada?
After the American Revolution, the British government helped loyalists to settle in Canada. The British government offered them Canadian land in exchange for their service.
What has the author Barbaranne Wright written?
Barbaranne Wright has written: 'Loyalist Children of Upper Canada' 'Loyalist military settlers of Upper Canada' -- subject(s): Claims, Genealogy, History, Registers, Registers of births, United Empire loyalists 'UE Loyalists and Military Claimants of Upper Canada'
Britain formed Canada largely for loyalists who had fled the American colonies during the American Revolution.?
formed in upper Canada
Britain formed Canada largely for loyalists who had fled the American colonies during the American Revolution?
Upper
What are the five different types of loyalists?
1. First Nation Loyalists2. New Brunswick Loyalists3. Black Loyalists4. Nova Scotia Loyalists5. Upper Canada Loyalists6. Soldier Loyalists
Where did the slaves from the US settle in Canada?
the largest group of 100,000 that escaped settled in upper Canada called Canada West in 1841, which today is southern Ontario.
Why was canada divided into two colonies?
After the war, many loyalists moved to Canada. But most did not want to live in a French culture.To avoid problems , Great Britain divided the land into two colonies, upper canada and lower canada.
What perspective would Tecumseh have about the loyalists moving into Canada?
what was Tecumseh's perspective on the Loyalists
If a colonist did not support independence from Britain they were called?
Loyalists. At the end of the war they had to leave for Canada.
Did the dutch settle in Canada?
the dutch did settle in canada.
