Chapter 2 Lesson 11 Inquiry
Completion requirements
Inquiry
Who were the Loyalists?
The Loyalist American from the Thirteen Colonies does not want to sign an oath, or promise allegiance, to the United States during the rebellion against Britain. He wants to remain loyal to Britain. He is wondering if he should run away from New England (the Thirteen Colonies), where he might be hurt, and escape to Canada. But when he comes to Canada, will he find a job?
Map via Wikicommons. America was known as the Thirteen Colonies or New England.
The Pausing American Loyalist (A poem revised for students) January 30, 1776.
To sign, or not to sign? That is the question,
Whether it were better for an honest man
To sign, and so be safe; or to resolve,
...against associations,
to retreat... To fly-- I reckon Not where: And, by that flight, to escape
Feathers and tar, and thousand other ills
That loyalty is heir to: ... To fly-- to want-- To want? Perhaps to starve: Ay, there's the rub!
To sign, or not to sign? That is the question,
Whether it were better for an honest man
To sign, and so be safe; or to resolve,
...against associations,
to retreat... To fly-- I reckon Not where: And, by that flight, to escape
Feathers and tar, and thousand other ills
That loyalty is heir to: ... To fly-- to want-- To want? Perhaps to starve: Ay, there's the rub!
The traditional British song Heart of Oaks is the current theme song of the Canadian Navy
Cape Breton Island, settled by the Celts (Scottish and Irish), still celebrate traditional folk music:
Family
Resources for Inquiry
Resources for Inquiry
- Textbook
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Review the information on pages 51 - 53.
- Library Book
- Early Settlers, pages 40 - 46.
Notebook
When you feel confident about the information you explored in this inquiry, complete the Lesson 11 Self-Check on the following page.