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?

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What is the main focus of the Social Gospel movement?

<p>Promoting the application of Christian principles to social problems (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the main objective of the Temperance Movement?

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

<p>Organizing charities to help the poor (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Advocating for reform in the factories (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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What kind of evidence do historians use to write history?

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