The Lives of the Extraordinary Patriots Who Followed Arnold to Canada After the American Revolution

One of the most famous groups of Loyalists who fled to Canada after the war was the group that followed Benedict Arnold to Quebec. Arnold, a former general in the Continental Army, had defected to the British side in 1780. After the war, he led a group of Loyalists to Quebec, where they were granted land and supplies by the British government.

The experiences of the Loyalists who fled to Canada varied greatly, but they were all united by their shared loyalty to the British Crown. Some Loyalists were able to build new lives for themselves in Canada, while others struggled to adjust to their new surroundings.

One of the most successful Loyalists was John Graves Simcoe, who went on to become the first lieutenant governor of Upper Canada (now Ontario). Simcoe was a skilled administrator and a strong supporter of British rule in Canada. He played a key role in the development of Upper Canada, and his legacy can still be seen today.

Benedict Arnold in the Company of Heroes: The Lives of the Extraordinary Patriots Who Followed Arnold to Canada at the Start of the American Revolution

by Arthur S. Lefkowitz

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Another Loyalist who made a significant contribution to Canada was Richard Cartwright. Cartwright was a merchant and politician who helped to establish the fur trade in Canada. He also served as a member of the Legislative Council of Lower Canada (now Quebec).

Not all Loyalists were as successful as Simcoe and Cartwright. Many struggled to adjust to their new surroundings and to make a living in a foreign land. Some Loyalists were forced to sell their land and belongings, and others were forced to live in poverty.

The lives of the Loyalists who fled to Canada after the American Revolution are a reminder of the sacrifices made by those who remained loyal to the British Crown. They are also a reminder of the challenges faced by those who were forced to leave their homes and start new lives in a new land.

The experiences of the Loyalists who fled to Canada can be divided into three main categories:

• Those who were able to build new lives for themselves

These Loyalists were able to find success in their new surroundings. They were able to establish businesses, acquire land, and build homes. Some of these Loyalists even went on to become prominent figures in Canadian society.

• Those who struggled to adjust to their new surroundings

These Loyalists faced a number of challenges in their new lives. They may have had difficulty finding work, or they may have been unable to afford to buy land. Some of these Loyalists were forced to live in poverty.

• Those who were forced to sell their land and belongings

These Loyalists were the most unfortunate of all. They were forced to sell their land and belongings in order to survive. Some of these Loyalists were forced to live in poverty, while others were forced to leave Canada and start new lives in other countries.

The experiences of the Loyalists who fled to Canada after the American Revolution are a reminder of the sacrifices made by those who remained loyal to the British Crown. They are also a reminder of the challenges faced by those who were forced to leave their homes and start new lives in a new land.

Additional Resources:

• The Loyalists in Canada
• The United Empire Loyalists
• The Black Loyalists

Benedict Arnold in the Company of Heroes: The Lives of the Extraordinary Patriots Who Followed Arnold to Canada at the Start of the American Revolution

by Arthur S. Lefkowitz

4.8 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	12479 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	390 pages
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