Unit 2

Towards Confederation

Activity

Canada experienced an influx of immigrants from Britain between 1815 and 1850. This massive immigration became called the Great Migration.

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Immigrants travelled from Britain to Canada by ship.

It was a long journey and many immigrants were poor. They had to travel below deck where disease was prevalent. Many people died of disease before they reached Canada.

1. Read pages 134 to 136 of the textbook.
   These pages explain the Great Migration to Canada.
   
   
2. Download the document, The Great Migration and the Rebellions.
   Please save your work to a file on your desktop so you will have a copy to refer back to.
   
   
3. Click on one of the links provided to download the document.
   
• You will then be able to view the Great Migration and the Rebellions worksheet.


4. Answer the first question of the Great Migration and the Rebellions worksheet as you read the assigned pages.
   
   
5. Save this worksheet so you can answer other questions on it.


6. Read page 137 of the textbook.
• The bottom of the page shows a population chart between 1806 and 1851.
  


• Answer the following question on your The Great Migration and the Rebellions worksheet:


• Which colony saw the most growth?


• During this time, such a large influx of people resulted in changes to the colonies. The British colonies began to mirror British culture because they followed British customs and traditions.


7. Read about the Underground Railroad on page 138 of the textbook.
• Canada was seen as a safe haven for African Americans who were slaves in America at this time.
  

Document: The Great Migration and the Rebellions

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