270. The Day The Brits Burned The White House (Ep 4)
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Navigating Loyalty and Territory: The Canadian-American Divide
This chapter examines the historical intricacies of British governance in North America after the Seven Years' War, detailing the implications of the Proclamation Line and the Quebec Act of 1774. It explores early American attempts to invade Quebec, the migration of loyalists to Canada during the American Revolution, and the complex dynamics involving Indigenous and Black loyalists. Additionally, it highlights the transformative impact of loyalist resettlement on the demographics and governance of regions like Nova Scotia and New Brunswick.
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