Report of the Select Committee of the Legislative Assembly: Appointed to Inquire Into the Causes and Importance of the Emigration, Which Takes Place ... Canada to the United States (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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Mass emigration from Lower Canada to the United States and why it matters
A government committee investigates why thousands of families leave Canada each year, how emigration began after the 1837–1838 unrest, and what steps could slow the outflow while aiding settlers. This edition frames the problem, traces regional patterns, and highlights the effects on communities, politics, and future settlement efforts.
The book surveys the shifting causes, from poverty and high land prices to broken roads, unfair land deals, and gaps in education and missionary presence. It also documents where people go, who leaves, and how the move reshapes both Canadian towns and border economies. Foregrounding the human story, it connects policy questions with real lives and the push to balance growth with settlement opportunities.
- Where and when emigration began, and which districts were most affected
- The practical obstacles settlers faced, such as roads, land prices, and landholder power
- How these movements influenced policy ideas about roads, settlements, and governance
- The roles of clergy, missionaries, and local leaders in shaping responses
Ideal for readers of 19th‑century Canadian history, policy history, and studies of migration and settlement.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the primary matters of immigration during the 1800s in Lower Canada. Stemming from the political unrest and economic complications of the time, the author analyzes the movement of people from their homeland to various destinations including the United States. Exploring both the motivations and outcomes of immigration within this specific context, this book unearths the push and pull factors that led to the significant migration patterns of the era. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781331301622_0
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