Québec Ancêtre - Did you know?
1840s - As American factories in New England offered good jobs, thousands of French Canadians emigrated to the United States. In the eyes of the Roman Catholic clergy, however, this emigration was equated with losing the faith, and strong efforts were made to keep French Canadians in Canada.
richardjohnbr.blogspot.com/ 2010/ 10/ eastern-townships.html
1840s - As American factories in New England offered good jobs, thousands of French Canadians emigrated to the United States. In the eyes of the Roman Catholic clergy, however, this emigration was equated with losing the faith, and strong efforts were made to keep French Canadians in Canada.
richardjohnbr.blogspot.com/ 2010/ 10/ eastern-townships.html
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