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What was the primary impact of industrialization on the way goods were produced in Canada during the late 19th and early 20th centuries?
What was the primary impact of industrialization on the way goods were produced in Canada during the late 19th and early 20th centuries?
Industrialization led to the replacement of traditional labor tasks with machinery and technology, allowing for more goods to be produced at a quicker rate and for a cheaper cost.
How did the introduction of new technologies, such as electricity and the telephone, affect daily life in Canada during the 1890s?
How did the introduction of new technologies, such as electricity and the telephone, affect daily life in Canada during the 1890s?
New technologies changed life at home and at work, making it easier and more efficient.
What was a significant economic effect of industrialization in Canada during the late 19th and early 20th centuries?
What was a significant economic effect of industrialization in Canada during the late 19th and early 20th centuries?
Industrialization led to the production of more goods at a cheaper cost, which had a significant impact on the economy.
How did the introduction of horse-drawn streetcars in the 1890s reflect the impact of industrialization on daily life in Canada?
How did the introduction of horse-drawn streetcars in the 1890s reflect the impact of industrialization on daily life in Canada?
What were some of the benefits of industrialization for Canadians during the late 19th and early 20th centuries?
What were some of the benefits of industrialization for Canadians during the late 19th and early 20th centuries?
How did industrialization change the way people lived and worked in Canada during the late 19th and early 20th centuries?
How did industrialization change the way people lived and worked in Canada during the late 19th and early 20th centuries?
What was the primary purpose of the Toronto Industrial Exhibition, originally known as the CNE?
What was the primary purpose of the Toronto Industrial Exhibition, originally known as the CNE?
What were some of the significant technological advancements introduced at the CNE during the late 19th and early 20th centuries?
What were some of the significant technological advancements introduced at the CNE during the late 19th and early 20th centuries?
How did the lack of indoor plumbing affect daily life in the 1890s, and what role did public water fountains play in this context?
How did the lack of indoor plumbing affect daily life in the 1890s, and what role did public water fountains play in this context?
What were the main drawbacks of new farm machines in the 1800s for small family-run farms?
What were the main drawbacks of new farm machines in the 1800s for small family-run farms?
What advantages might farmers have seen in using horses and technology to do work previously done by hand in the 1890s?
What advantages might farmers have seen in using horses and technology to do work previously done by hand in the 1890s?
What potential disadvantages might farmers have experienced when using horses and technology in the 1890s?
What potential disadvantages might farmers have experienced when using horses and technology in the 1890s?
What impact did the new farming tools and technology have on small family-run farms in Canada?
What impact did the new farming tools and technology have on small family-run farms in Canada?
What was the main reason behind the migration of small family-run farmers to cities in Canada?
What was the main reason behind the migration of small family-run farmers to cities in Canada?
What was the impact of the Industrial Revolution on Canada's population and economy?
What was the impact of the Industrial Revolution on Canada's population and economy?
What was the main goal of the Canadian government's efforts to settle people in the land west of Ontario to British Columbia?
What was the main goal of the Canadian government's efforts to settle people in the land west of Ontario to British Columbia?
How did the new farming tools and technology affect the existing farm lands as families left?
How did the new farming tools and technology affect the existing farm lands as families left?
What does the term 'Industrial Revolution' describe?
What does the term 'Industrial Revolution' describe?
What was a major benefit of industrialization for wealthy individuals in Canada during the late 19th and early 20th centuries?
What was a major benefit of industrialization for wealthy individuals in Canada during the late 19th and early 20th centuries?
What was a significant challenge faced by working-class individuals during the Industrial Age in Canada?
What was a significant challenge faced by working-class individuals during the Industrial Age in Canada?
What was the main focus of wealthy employers during the Industrial Age in Canada?
What was the main focus of wealthy employers during the Industrial Age in Canada?
What was a characteristic of wealthy individuals' homes in Canada during the Industrial Age?
What was a characteristic of wealthy individuals' homes in Canada during the Industrial Age?
What was a notable feature of working-class neighborhoods in Canada during the Industrial Age?
What was a notable feature of working-class neighborhoods in Canada during the Industrial Age?
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The Industrial Revolution
- A period of significant social and economic change from agricultural and rural to industrial and urban
- Began in Britain around 1750, spread to France and other European countries, and then to the United States around 1850, and to Canada around 1900
- Industrial Revolution is a gradual process that occurred at different times in different countries
Industrialization in Canada
- Industrialization is the process in which technology and machinery replaced traditional labor tasks
- New machines were developed for use in factories, allowing for more goods to be produced at a quicker rate and for a cheaper cost
- Significant changes in Canada from 1890 to 1905, including the introduction of new farm machines, electricity, and the telephone
Impact on Farming
- New farm machines allowed owners of large farms to work more land, but small family-run farms struggled to afford these new machines
- Small family-run farms sold their farms and moved to cities to find work, leading to a shift in population and impact on existing farm lands
Urbanization
- Industrialization led to the growth of cities as people moved from rural areas to urban centers for work
- This led to changes in the economic status of many groups of people, with wealthy individuals being able to afford new technologies and establish factories
Social Impact
- Wealthy individuals lived in cities, had large homes, and hosted elaborate parties, while working-class people made an average of $32 per month, barely enough to cover the cost of living
- Working-class people had poor living conditions, with minimal rules governing how they were treated and paid by their employers
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Explore the significant influences of industrialization on Canada between 1890 and 1905. This quiz delves into the positive and negative effects of industrialization on the lives of Canadians, including its impact on their daily lives and the country's development.
