The Loyalist Migration
Study the impact of thousands of refugees fleeing the American Revolution on the demographics of Canada.
Key Questions
- 1Who were the Loyalists and why did they leave the United States?
- 2How did Black Loyalists' experiences differ from White Loyalists?
- 3How did the influx of Loyalists lead to the creation of Upper Canada?
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