Gloomy Forest Questions AND Pioneer Journal Entry Assignment

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—Read David Weale’s article “The Gloomy Forest”. Island Magazine. 
Online copy of article: http://vre2.upei.ca/islandmagazine/fedora/repository/vre%3Aislemag-batch2-173/OBJ

—Please answer the following questions: 

1.For the Scottish settlers in particular, what was it like when they arrived on the Island?

2.What crop kept many from starvation?

3.How did isolation affect the new settlers?

4.Explain the quote “everything is therefore now to do, and nothing to do it with”.

5.Explain the quote “ Their progress to the condition of what is styled a wealthy farmer, will require more time than the short period of human life can afford”.

 

Pioneer Journal Entry Assignment:

Imagine you are a pioneer on St. John’s Island. Write a 1 page journal entry describing the obstacles you faced. You must include at least five (5) obstacles (***underline and bold them in your entry***) and explain how you conquered them. (*please use the “Gloomy Forest” for reference).

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—Your final copy will be submitted via www.turnitin.com