Question | Answer |
Which war did Canada fight in between 1899 and 1902? | Boer War- La Guerre des Boers |
Who came to live in Canada? | Immigrants |
How did Clifford Sifton attract immigrants to come and live in Canada? | Advertisements, Les Publicite |
Who did the Canadian advertisements target? | White, strong europeans who knew about farming |
How were the experiences of the immigrants when they arrived in Canada? | Life was very different and lots were not treated well. |
How was Laurier described? | Optimistic. |
What is the definition of the term 'urbanisation' ? | The farm workers moved towards the more modern and urban towns. |
What was the biggest form of media during the early 20th century in Canada? | Newspaper, le Journaux |
What was the name of the politiy of immigration in the beginning of the 20th century? | The Open Door Policy, La Politique de Porte Ouvert |
What were some factors of attraction to Canada? | Freedom, peace, cheap land, opportunity, comfortable homes, religious freedom Paix, les emplois, terre disponible, la liberte, les opportunite, les abris comfortable, la liberte religieux |
What were factory working conditions like during the early 20th century? | There were no rules about working conditions, no safety equipment, often children who worked there were injured |
Where did Canada look for immigrants to colonize the prairies? | The United States, Great Britain, Europe |
What are some examples of terms of repulsion? | La violence et la guerre, une manque d'emploi, la manque de terre, la liberte limiter, les villes trop peuplée, les abris en mauvais condition, la persecution religieux |
Which term best represents GB's desire to control South Africa and the citizens of Boers? | Imperialisme |
What was Canada's reaction when Laurier said Canadians would be participating in the Boer War? | Both francophones and anglophones were upset- the english thought we weren't helping enough, and then french thought we were doing too much. |
Which citizens of Canada weren't allowed to vote before 1917? | Idiots, Asians, Criminals and Women |
Which sector of the economy is represented by the foresting industry? | Primare |
Which sector of the economy is represented by a Barber Shop? | Services? |
Who were the women who fought for their rights to vote? | Suffragettes |
Why did most of the population live in cities and urban centers in the early 20th century? | To work in factories |
What was the situation of women in the early 20th century? | They were considered property of their husbands. |
What was the objective of groups of women in the early 20th century? | Social reform and Suffrage in Canada |
Why didn't GB give Canada the Alaskan frontier? | They gave it to America to gain them as an ally. |
What was the difference between the english and the french in relation to GB? (think nationalism) | The english relied on GB while the french thought they should rely on them less. |
How were the rights of the french eroded in Manitoba? | French was no longer considered an official language. |
What term describes the commercial agreement between Canada and the United States to permit a greater amount of merchandise to go over the frontiers without rates? | La Réciprocité, Reciprocity |
Who won the federal election in 1911? | Wilfred Laurier |
Which party gained the most seats in parliament in 1911? | The Liberal Party |
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