PPT Slide

5.What kinds of physical activities, other than the work that was taking place, would one typically see at a barn-raising, harvest, or logging bee in 19th century Upper Canada? (4 marks)

- wrestling, boxing, dancing, races, contests of strength (lifting objects, arm wrestling, tugs of war) – contests with tools (chopping contests, sawing contests)

5.What kinds of physical activities, other than the work that was taking place, would one typically see at a barn-raising, harvest, or logging bee in 19th century Upper Canada? (4 marks)