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Who became the second woman elected to Parliament in 1935?
Who became the second woman elected to Parliament in 1935?
Who was the prime minister during the gold rush period?
Who was the prime minister during the gold rush period?
What was Wilfrid Laurier's nickname?
What was Wilfrid Laurier's nickname?
What was the gender ratio in Dawson City during the gold rush?
What was the gender ratio in Dawson City during the gold rush?
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What was the year that gold was discovered in the Klondike region of the Yukon?
What was the year that gold was discovered in the Klondike region of the Yukon?
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Study Notes
- Gold was discovered in the Klondike region of the Yukon in 1896.
- In 1898, 20,000 men were waiting to continue their journey to Dawson City.
- Men outnumbered women 25 to 1 in Dawson City.
- Martha Black became the second woman elected to Parliament in 1935.
- Wilfrid Laurier was the prime minister during the gold rush period.
- Laurier was initially opposed to Confederation but later became its staunchest champion.
- Canada experienced significant growth and transformation under Laurier's leadership.
- Laurier was tall, charming, and eloquent in both French and English.
- He faced divisive issues with a spirit of diplomacy and earned the nickname "the Great Conciliator."
- Laurier married a piano teacher named Lafontaine in 1868.
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Discover the fascinating history of Canada's gold rush and the political leadership of Wilfrid Laurier in this engaging quiz. Test your knowledge on the Klondike region, the journey to Dawson City, and the gender imbalance in the gold rush era. Learn about the impressive accomplishments of Martha Black and the leadership style of Canada's seventh prime minister, Wilfrid Laurier. Don't miss the chance to explore the growth and transformation of Canada under Laurier's leadership, and his legacy as the "
