Agriculture and Life in Canada around 1820

These flashcards cover key concepts about agriculture, culture, and life in Canada around the year 1820, as discussed in the lecture notes.

Wheat Cultivation

The primary agricultural activity in Upper Canada around 1820, contributing significantly to the economy.

Surplus

An excess amount of agricultural produce; farmers in Upper Canada sold their surplus to various regions.

Fertile Land

Land capable of producing abundant crops; the Great Lakes region was known for its fertile land.

Agricultural Crisis

A period marked by poor harvests and outdated farming techniques, notably in Lower Canada.

Crop Rotation

An agricultural technique that increases the fertility of the land by alternating the types of crops grown.

Livestock Farming

The practice of raising animals for food, which became increasingly important in Lower Canada.

Logging Camps

Temporary work sites where lumberjacks spent winter months cutting and processing trees.

Draft Animal

Animals like oxen or horses used to pull heavy loads in agriculture and logging.

Log Driver

A person trained to oversee the transport of timber on water, guiding logs to their destination.

St. Lawrence River

A crucial transportation route for timber in Canada, used after the thaw in spring.

Evening Gatherings

Social events held in rural Lower Canada for entertainment, including storytelling, dancing, and music.

Quebec Gazette

The first newspaper published in Lower Canada, first issued in 1764.

Sports Introduction

Sports were introduced to Canada by the British in the 19th century, primarily enjoyed by the wealthy.

Maple Products

Food items such as syrup produced from maple sap, important in the Canadian diet.

Country Cloth

A fabric primarily made of sheep's wool or linen used to make clothing for the inhabitants of Lower Canada.