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Immigration to Canada, 1880s–1910s

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What was the main purpose of setting aside parks during this era?

To provide housing for immigrants

To preserve natural beauty and ecology (correct)

To establish new urban settlements

To create industrial zones

In which decade did immigration to Canada reach its peak during this era?

1891–1900

1911–1920

1881–1890

1901–1910 (correct)

What motivated most immigrants who came to Canada during this era?

To escape terrible conditions in their home countries (correct)

To acquire land for homesteading

To establish a cottage system of manufacturing

To seek employment in large factories

What was the trend of Canadian cities during this era?

Rapid development and urbanization Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of the Social Gospel movement?

Promoting the application of Christian principles to social problems Signup and view all the answers

What was the main objective of the Temperance Movement?

Advocating for the total abolition of alcohol Signup and view all the answers

What did James S. Woodsworth advocate based on his interpretation of the Bible?

Organizing charities to help the poor Signup and view all the answers

What was the role of various groups in advocating for social change in the factories?

Advocating for reform in the factories Signup and view all the answers

Why did the lawyer challenge the magistrate's right to hold the position?

Because the magistrate was not considered a 'person' in the legal sense at the time. Signup and view all the answers

What did the magistrate do in response to the lawyer's motion?

Denied the motion and continued to work on changing the law. Signup and view all the answers

What was the initial restriction on women regarding membership in the Senate?

Women could not be appointed to the Senate. Signup and view all the answers

What kind of evidence do historians use to write history?

Accounts and traces of historical events. Signup and view all the answers