Chapter 8: The Laurier Era - Art Interpretation
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Who served as Canada's prime minister for fifteen consecutive years?

  • The newsboy from Saskatoon
  • An unidentified politician
  • Wilfrid Laurier (correct)
  • John Diefenbaker

    • What was the name of the newsboy who later became prime minister of Canada?

  • Unidentified
  • John Diefenbaker (correct)
  • John Diefenbaker and Wilfrid Laurier
  • Wilfrid Laurier

    • What did the newsboy say to Wilfrid Laurier during their encounter at the train station?

  • "I can't waste any more time on you. I must get back to work." (correct)
  • "I need to find more customers for my newspapers"
  • "You should have bought more newspapers"
  • "You should read this newspaper"

    • How did Wilfrid Laurier address the challenge of boosting Canadian immigration?

    <p>By implementing measures to encourage immigration to Canada</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What were some of the activities that the Métis sought when they moved out of an area?

    <p>Hunting, fishing, and trapping</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What contributed to the disruption and scattering of Métis communities?

    <p>Being cheated out of their scrip by land speculators</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a significant issue with the scrip system by 1900?

    <p>Many Métis sold their scrip because their land was far from family and friends</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What were some of the activities that some Métis people were engaged in at the same time as others were dispersing across the Prairies?

    <p>Becoming successful farmers and working as ranch hands</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the reason for Boniface, a Catholic church near Winnipeg, to lament?

    <p>The government's negotiation tactics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one of the reasons for Laurier's 15-year tenure as prime minister?

    <p>His approach to language and religion in politics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the status of bilingualism in Canada in 1881?

    <p>Bilingualism was limited and French use was discouraged outside specific areas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What change occurred in the percentage of English and French first language speakers between 1881 and 2001?

    <p>Increase in English first language speakers and decrease in French first language speakers</p> Signup and view all the answers

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