Grade 10 Pop and Settlement Contemporary Flashcards
Where were the majority of people living at the time of Confederation?
The farms were overcrowded so many people moved to the cities.
Describe the living conditions in the cities.
Poor, unsanitry, dangerous.
How did the Federal government and the clergy react to the problem of mass emigration of french Canadians to the USA?
They encouraged agriculture and the opening of new regions.
Where did the majority of immigrants settling in Canada during the late 19th century come from?
Western European Countries (Italy, Scotland, Ireland, Germany, Western Russia, etc.)
What government interventions were taken in order to reduce high rates of infant mortality in the early 20th century?
They implemented vaccinations and chlorination of water.
Describe a working class district in Montreal in the early 19th century.
Poorly built housing built very close together, no sanitary measures or sewage systems, very dangerous and dirty.
Which parts of Canada were being settled following Confederation?
Western Canada. New provinces were created Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta.
How did settlement of the Western territories have a negative impact on aboriginals?
Nomadic tribes who relied on subsistence activities and hunting found their way of life threatened when land was being settled. The buffalo was becoming more scarce and natives eventually had no choice but to sell their land and move to reserves.
Describe the immigration Act of the 1950s.
Very racists, prejudice, restrictive.
How was immigration affected by both World Wars?
Immigration was put on hold. the government was too busy with the war and we were xenophobic. (fearful of people from foreign countries)
Name the phenomenon that led to a drastic increase in the population between the years of 1945-1960.
The baby boom.
Describe the immigration Act in the 60s and 70s.
It favors immigrants who are french and who would have an easy time adjusting to our society and culture.
Name a demographic problem that we face in Quebec today.
We have an aging population.
Who has jurisdiction over immigration?
Federal and Provincial governments share jurisdiction.
Which new regions of Qc. will be developed during the 1940s, 50s, and
Cote-Nord
