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The American Revolution / American Revolutionary War
The conflict started because of growing tensions between the residents of the Britain's 13 North colonies and the colonial government. This is a significant event to the Loyalist Migration because during this war and conflict the British loyalists migrated to Canada and Nova Scotia. By 1790, 10% of Quebec's population was all British Loyalists. This made a significant event for Quebec and Nova Scotia. -
The Loyalist Migration Was The Largest Migration In History
The Loyalist Migration being one of the largest migration for Canada is a hugely significant event, because this is a part of Canada's history and is one part of a huge amount of tales in Canada's history -
Nova Scotia and New Brunswick Getting Settlers That Were Black Soldiers
In 1775, Nova Scotia and New Brunswick were getting settlers that were black soldiers. This is a significant event because these black soldiers were a part of the war and were fighting along with the British. Soon in 1783, a man named Boston King and his wife were a part of a group that formed Birchtown, a community in Shelbrune soon becoming the largest free black in North America. -
King George lll And Thomas Carlton
The colony of New Brunswick was established by a royal charter granted by King George lll on June 18, 1784. The first governor of New Brunswick was Thomas Carlton. The population soon reached 14'000 of English speakers, 4'000 Acadians, and other Loyalists. This is a significant event because we can see how the black soldiers that were migrated to New Brunswick grew throughout the years and see how that they grew from being migrated there in 1775 and how they are now in 1784. -
The Shelburne Race Riot
In 1784, when the black soldiers were settled in Nova Scotia there were many unemployed whites that came to Shelburne and started to get into physical arguments with the black soldiers. This is a significant event to the Loyalist Migration because the black soldiers and the white were both loyalists. You can see how the Nova Scotia and the New Brunswick emigrants have a totally different tale from each other.
