Chapter 2.5: Second Phase of Industrialization Flashcards
When does the second phase of industrialization take place? What drives it?
1900-end 1920s, exploiting natural ressources and electricity
Where were industries built?
Areas rich in natural resources in QC and ON, stimulating economic development in those areas
What are types of natural ressources? What were they good for?
Copper, nickel, asbestos, gold, silver. Help develop auto, chemical, and electrical industries.
Where were natural ressources exploited?
Saguenay, Côte-Nord, Abitibi, Lac-Saint-Jean
What was QC known for producing?
Dairy products, especially cheese
What sector other than industrialization expanded in the 1900s?
Services (banking, retail, construction) to meet the needs of a growing pop
What was MTL’s industry sector focused on?
Railways, textiles. flour mills, refineries
How did the second phase of industrialization help job opportunities?
Trade and technical schools created to train people to manufacture things better, ie bikes, sewing machines, weapons
What was the first industrial conflict?
WW1 (1914-1918)
How does Canada aid in WW1? What are the consequences?
600k out of pop 8M serve. Lack of factory workers forces employees to hire women (paid 50-85% less), rising the feminist movement
How does federal voting change during WW1?
1917, wives, widows, mothers, sisters of military men can vote