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Which of the following events led to the discovery of gold in the Klondike and an increase in the need for a clear boundary between the US and Canada?
Which of the following events led to the discovery of gold in the Klondike and an increase in the need for a clear boundary between the US and Canada?
- The Alaska Boundary Dispute (correct)
- The Boer War
- The Manitoba School Question
- The London Streetcar Strike
Which of these initiatives aimed to address the safety concerns arising from long working hours and dangerous conditions in workplaces?
Which of these initiatives aimed to address the safety concerns arising from long working hours and dangerous conditions in workplaces?
- The introduction of the seed drill
- The replacement of employees with non-unionized workers
- The establishment of separate schools for various languages
- The passage of laws to govern safety conditions in the workplace (correct)
Which of the following reflects the impact of new immigrant communities on Canada?
Which of the following reflects the impact of new immigrant communities on Canada?
- They contributed to a decline in the demand for American goods.
- They led to a decrease in the number of separate schools established.
- They caused tension between Canada and the US over the Alaska boundary.
- They introduced new languages and traditions to Canada. (correct)
Which of the following is NOT a feature of the new reciprocity agreement with the US?
Which of the following is NOT a feature of the new reciprocity agreement with the US?
Which of the following was NOT a cause for the London Streetcar Strike?
Which of the following was NOT a cause for the London Streetcar Strike?
Which of the following factors contributed to the change in children's roles from a focus on work to an emphasis on education?
Which of the following factors contributed to the change in children's roles from a focus on work to an emphasis on education?
What was Laurier's approach to the Boer War?
What was Laurier's approach to the Boer War?
Which of the following accurately describes the impact of the introduction of the seed drill on agriculture?
Which of the following accurately describes the impact of the introduction of the seed drill on agriculture?
Flashcards
London Streetcar Strike
London Streetcar Strike
Workers demanded better wages and hours; employer replaced them with non-unionized employees.
Manitoba’s School Question
Manitoba’s School Question
Allowed communities with 10+ students of another language to establish separate schools.
Klondike Gold Rush
Klondike Gold Rush
Gold discovery in Yukon attracted prospectors from the US to Canada.
Alaska Boundary Dispute
Alaska Boundary Dispute
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Women in Work
Women in Work
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Workplace Safety Concerns
Workplace Safety Concerns
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Reciprocity Agreement Points
Reciprocity Agreement Points
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Laurier’s Compromise
Laurier’s Compromise
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Study Notes
London Streetcar Strike
- Workers sought better wages and shorter hours.
- Employers replaced unionized workers with non-union workers.
New Immigrant Communities
- Immigrants brought diverse languages and traditions.
- These traditions differed from existing Indigenous, French, and English traditions.
Manitoba's School Question
- Communities with 10+ non-English speakers could create separate schools.
- Bilingual teachers were used for these schools.
Challenging French Rights in Alberta and Saskatchewan
- Separate schools for French speakers were permitted.
- French speakers were granted rights to maintain separate schools.
Devotion to the British Monarch
- Queen Victoria's birthday was declared a national holiday in Canada.
The Boer War
- Dutch settlers resisted assimilation.
- Some moved north to establish their communities.
Laurier's Compromise
- Canada sent only volunteers.
Klondike Gold Rush
- Gold discovery led to significant prospector migration from the US to Canada.
Alaska Boundary Dispute
- Gold rush increased the need to clearly define the boundary between the US and Canada.
Short Answer
- Farming: Introduction of the seed drill.
- Transportation: Streetcars replaced horse-drawn carriages.
- Children: Shift from work to education.
- Women: Women moved into secretary and clothing department roles.
Safety Concerns
- Long work hours and low pay.
- Poor safety conditions, including accidents and fires.
- Workplace safety laws started to be enacted in the 1880s.
Long Answer (US-Canada Reciprocity Agreement)
- US goods entered Canada tax-free.
- Canadian livestock, crops, and timber entered the US tax free.
- Canadian industries were believed strong enough to compete.
- High US demand was expected to support continued growth in US industries. (Pulp and Paper manufacturing as an example.)
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