12 Questions
Who served as Canada's prime minister for fifteen consecutive years?
Wilfrid Laurier
What was the name of the newsboy who later became prime minister of Canada?
John Diefenbaker
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."
How did Wilfrid Laurier address the challenge of boosting Canadian immigration?
By implementing measures to encourage immigration to Canada
What were some of the activities that the Métis sought when they moved out of an area?
Hunting, fishing, and trapping
What contributed to the disruption and scattering of Métis communities?
Being cheated out of their scrip by land speculators
What was a significant issue with the scrip system by 1900?
Many Métis sold their scrip because their land was far from family and friends
What were some of the activities that some Métis people were engaged in at the same time as others were dispersing across the Prairies?
Becoming successful farmers and working as ranch hands
What was the reason for Boniface, a Catholic church near Winnipeg, to lament?
The government's negotiation tactics
What was one of the reasons for Laurier's 15-year tenure as prime minister?
His approach to language and religion in politics
What was the status of bilingualism in Canada in 1881?
Bilingualism was limited and French use was discouraged outside specific areas
What change occurred in the percentage of English and French first language speakers between 1881 and 2001?
Increase in English first language speakers and decrease in French first language speakers
This quiz focuses on interpreting a painting from the Laurier era and discussing possible additions to the artwork. It also includes historical information about Prime Minister Wilfrid Laurier and his interaction with a 15-year-old boy at a train station in Saskatoon in 1910.
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