The French Canadians
Item
Title
The French Canadians
Creator
New York Times
Description
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...."
Date
1889 August 22
Language
English
Type
Newspaper Article
Identifier
Coverage
Late 19th century, Canada, New England
Place
New York, New York
Publication Title
New York Times