United Empire Loyalists


Targets


This lesson is about the people we call United Empire Loyalists.  These people chose to come to Canada when the United States decided to break with Britain to become its own independent country.  When you are finished this lesson, you will know...

  • who were the Loyalists
  • why they came to Canada
  • how their lives changed when they came here
  • how their coming contributed to the diversity of Canada’s population

Introduction




"Loyalist Landing," by Adam Sherriff Scott; United Empire Loyalists landing at the mouth of the Saint John River in May of 1783.


The descendants of these people meet frequently in this city.  Who are they?  Find out in this lesson.