Dec.22nd Built Heritage Slideshow Assignment

Prince Edward Island Built Heritage Presentation

PEI History

Go to http://www.historicplaces.ca/en/home-accueil.aspx. Select search, change province to Prince Edward Island and enter any town or village you want in the location box. Choose a property from your results list and create a Powerpoint presentation to explain the property to the class.

You must sign up for your property -- I do not want duplicate presentations.

Your presentation should include at least five (5) slides (not including the introduction slide). Your presentation should elaborate on as many of the following topics as possible (it may be necessary to search elsewhere for some of the information).

Image of building exterior

Image of interior (if possible)

Location

Alternative names

Date of construction

Architectural style with defining elements

Architect

Original purpose (and significance if applicable)

Present usage

Any other information (or image) of interest

·         Be sure you are able to explain any terms that appear in your presentation (you may include the definitions in your presentation if you would like)

The following websites may be helpful;

http://www.city.charlottetown.pe.ca/searchaproperty.php

http://www.gov.pe.ca/hpo/app.php

IMPORTANT: ALL POWERPOINT PRESENTATIONS ARE TO BE SUBMITTED VIA TURNITIN.COM

I WILL NOT ACCEPT A HARD COPY OF THIS ASSIGNMENT.

Quiz Tomorrow!!

Don't forget our quiz tomorrow!  You are responsible for the following notes on the following:

-Material Culture
-Mi'kmaq
-Irish
-Scottish
-Lebanese
-Chinese

You will have a test on the Black Islanders once we finish the unit.

Lebanese Peddler Questions/Answers

·         Read the excerpt from “Ellen’s Diary” describing an encounter with author Margaret Dixon and a young Lebanese peddler (probably George Ghiz). This boy's attitude was shared by many of the Lebanese immigrants. What was this attitude and what connection might it have to the success of the Lebanese as businessmen/women?

·         The boy was a Lebanese peddler who enjoyed being around people --> he was smiling (positive outlook); I like being around farm people -- "You see, I'm learning, always learning something. After all, I've got much to learn -- I haven't been in this country long". This quotation is significant because it shows that people who crave knowledge, will go far. They want to be challenged and are usually successful.

2.            What "pattern" did most Lebanese immigrants follow when they arrived on the Island? Explain                 why this pattern was logical.

·         Started as peddlers -- moved to "corner stores" adn then to other related commercial ventures.

·         peddlers: arrived here with nothing -- you didn't need much money to start peddling.  The Lebanese had built a reputation of being industrious and reliable and people trusted them (gave them wares to sell (local wholesalers) and put them out on the roads to sell them).

3.            Explain the meaning and significance of the quotation with regards to the Lebanese "he can       make a wine cellar out of one grape".

·         The Lebanese had a long history of commercial activity (buying and trading -- Phoenicians).  Their peddling of small goods laid the foundation for bigger financial success (they made something big out of something little).

4.            What were the main reasons for massive Lebanese emigration?

·         Religious persecution (Christians were persecuted by the Turkish Empire); over population, lack of opportunity, and simple momentum

5.            What costs were associated with becoming a licensed peddler? How and why did these costs    change?

·         Horse and wagon license: $20

·         Foot license: $10

·         1906 changed to a flat rate of $20 for all --> thought of as an attempt to reduce the number of peripatetic (travelling from place to place usually by foot) Lebanese coming into the Island at the time.  Most Lebanese were foot peddlers.

6.            What caused a significant reduction in the Lebanese peddling?

·         Ads routinely appeared in the newspaper asking people with info. regarding illegal peddlers to turn them in (get a reward) --> one third of all fines payable to the person informing and suing for same"

7.  How were peddlers usually received in homes? Why were they received in this way? Do we receive door-to-door sales people in the same manner today? Explain why or why not.

·         They were welcomed and people usually bought goods from them -- they were bringing news of the countryside.

·         Answers will vary

8.            After reading the primary accounts, explain how children reacted to pack peddlers Tom Michael and Joe Mayme

·         Most children delighted in seeing the peddlers -- Tom Michael was well loved, but Joe Mayme had a reputation of hating dogs and children -- he was gruff and scared the children.

9.            How is the demand for the peddlers' services during the first half of the 20th century a reminder of the isolation and lack of mobility of those times?

·         Peddlers travelled b/c people did not - usually only took annual trips to Chtown or Summerside

·         Farming communities were self-sufficient and had little need for outside goods

·         Foot peddler could meet these modest needs

10.  What factors contributed to the end of the foot peddling era?

·         Paved roads

·         motor vehicles

·         (reduced isolation of rural life)

·         Years following WWII -- demand for the peddlers' services diminished rapidly

11. What is the thesis statement of this article? Is it explicit or implicit?

·         Implicit

·         Answers will vary

Questions/Answers for Irish Settlers on PEI

Questions for Irish Settlers on PEI

1) Identify each group of Irish immigrants

Colonial Pioneers: First wave of Irish immigrants coming to the Island 1767-1810 (they arrived in large numbers after the British takeover of New France). They were mostly Protestant and included a number of United Empire Loyalists.

Southeastern Irish: Also known as “Southies” à Second wave of Irish immigrants (1810-1830) coming from the Southeastern counties of Ireland. They made their way to the Island via British merchant ships which would stop in Southeastern Ireland. They were often dropped off in Newfoundland and some eventually made their way to the Island.

Monaghan Settlers: Last wave of Irish immigrants (1830-1850). This was the largest Irish immigration and it was organized à Rev. John MacDonald who was a Catholic priest invited Irish Catholic settlers from Donagh in Ireland to take up leases and settle on his estate.

2) Terms: Southies, Two Boaters, steerage, Potato Famine, Blight

Southies: Second wave of Irish immigrants coming from southeastern counties of Ireland

Two Boaters: Fishermen couming from Ireland via Newfoundland (it took two boats to reach PEI).

Potato Famine: Severe blight which destroyed potato crops which the Irish depended on for food left millions of Irish impoverished and starving (led to mass emigration to Canada). Although the Potato Famine is usually credited with the large scale emigration of the Irish to PEI, but most Irish actually arrived prior to the Famine.      

3) What role did the Irish play in PEI shipbuilding?  Why?

They helped establish the shipping industry on PEI, as many already had experience with shipbuilding, shipping routes, and connections for markets, so building and selling ships to England was a logical development.

4) Why did so many Irish leave Ireland after 1815?

Ireland had a surge in population, the economy was in trouble, crop failure threatened starvation, and English domination was hated. Also, Roman Catholics had few rights or freedoms.

5) Why is there such a large group of Irish who arrived from 1830-50?

It was the largest group of Irish immigrants because it was an organized immigration by Rev. John MacDonald.