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The Canadians

Local inhabitants observed during Quebec journey.

minor

Also known as Canadians, French Canadians

First appearance: ii quebec and montmorenci

The Canadians shows up with force in III: St. Anne. The page is where that presence becomes real.

The habitans (French Canadian farmers) are described as universally of small stature, devout Catholics, and living in a narrow settled strip.
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TSThe St. Franci…TFThe FrenchTYThe YankeesTEThe EnglishSCSamuel ChamplainTCThe Canadians

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SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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