Why do francophone canadians hide their identity

French Canadians have contributed to the economic and political structures of western Canada from earliest times. They sat in the Council of the North-West Territories and in the first legislatures of the western provinces. ... French Canadians also participated in public life in both Saskatchewan and BC.

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c. troops marched forward in close formation against newer, more accurate weapons

the right answer is the third one: turnpikes went short distances to connect markets. turnpikes, also known as toll roads, were very important for trade and transportation (of people, goods and products) in the 19th century, coinciding with the expansion towards the west. they contributed significantly to the economic development of the united states.