History of Settlement in the West
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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?

  • 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?

  • 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?

    <p>506 000</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of dwellings did many families initially live in?

    <p>Tipis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main function of the general store?

    <p>To offer a wide range of goods and services</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main reason for the construction of cabins and houses in the West?

    <p>To establish a permanent settlement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the period of mass immigration to the West through Winnipeg?

    <p>1896-1914</p> Signup and view all the answers

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