The Loyalists in the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Region


Targets


The Loyalists, studied in the previous unit, not only went to the Atlantic region, but to the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Lowlands as well.  This lesson is about those Loyalists.

You will learn about...

  • the ways of life of the Loyalists in the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence region
  • the changes in Canadian law that were made because of them
  • Joseph Brant and why is he famous

Introduction



My name is Thayendanegea, but I am also known as Joseph Brant.

I was a famous fellow in my time and am credited with founding Brantford, Ontario.           

Do you know why?  You will find out in this lesson.




Portrait of Mohawk Chief Joseph Brant by Gilbert Stuart 1786. Oil on canvas. Private collection. (Photo by VCG Wilson/Corbis via Getty Images)