The Gold Rush Era and the Legacy of Wilfrid Laurier

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Questions and Answers

Who became the second woman elected to Parliament in 1935?

  • The text does not mention the name of the woman who was elected to Parliament in 1935.
  • Wilfrid Laurier
  • Martha Black (correct)
  • Lafontaine

Who was the prime minister during the gold rush period?

  • Lafontaine
  • Wilfrid Laurier (correct)
  • The text does not mention the name of the prime minister during the gold rush period
  • Martha Black

What was Wilfrid Laurier's nickname?

  • The Great Orator
  • The Great Conciliator (correct)
  • The Great Diplomat
  • The Great Leader

What was the gender ratio in Dawson City during the gold rush?

<p>Men outnumbered women 25 to 1 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the year that gold was discovered in the Klondike region of the Yukon?

<p>1896 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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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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