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What percentage of the population lived in rural areas in 1901?
What percentage of the population lived in rural areas in 1901?
- 75%
- 38%
- 62% (correct)
- 50%
What was the primary reason for building silos near the railway?
What was the primary reason for building silos near the railway?
- To facilitate the transportation of grain (correct)
- To create jobs for local residents
- To beautify the prairie landscape
- To store grain for animal feed
What was the nickname given to Winnipeg during the early 20th century?
What was the nickname given to Winnipeg during the early 20th century?
- The City of Prairie
- The Porte de l’Ouest (correct)
- The Hub of Commerce
- The Gateway to the West
What was the approximate population of Toronto in 1920?
What was the approximate population of Toronto in 1920?
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What type of dwellings did many families initially live in?
What type of dwellings did many families initially live in?
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What was the main function of the general store?
What was the main function of the general store?
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What was the main reason for the construction of cabins and houses in the West?
What was the main reason for the construction of cabins and houses in the West?
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What was the period of mass immigration to the West through Winnipeg?
What was the period of mass immigration to the West through Winnipeg?
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