May 18, 1793

     And we're back! Today we're going to talk about how the Loyalists have influenced Upper Canada. One of the things they brought with them from America was the township system. This is basically where surveyors divide the land into large individual lots, which are drawn in straight rectangular lines. All the intersections are at 90 degree angles, unless the landscape doesn't allow it. The Loyalists also brought the English language, and taught the Brits. All in all, the Loyalists have helped the development of Upper Canada dramatically! I have recently heard that they are getting huge floods of people immigrating from Britain and Europe! Let's all say a big thanks to the Loyalists!