The French Canadians

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The French Canadians

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1889 article on the proposal of Canada to recognize English as the country's sole national language, with Québec threatening to counter with its official provincial language as French -- or, as the author tosses out, to propose annexation to the United States. Mentions New England's "various colonies of French Canadians." On this latter matter, the text reads: "In fact, the prevalance of the French Canadian in New England is regarded as a serious social and political evil...."

Creator

New York Times

Date

1889 August 22

Language

English

Type

Newspaper Article

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Late 19th century, Canada, New England

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New York Times Internet Archive

Edition

Wednesday

Pages

p. 4 (684 words)

Place

New York, New York

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New York Times

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