Immigation

Question 1

Where did most immigrants come from during this period and why?

Answer 1

-Britan, USA, and some countries in Europe.
-Europe was overcrowded and farmland & industrial jobs weren’t available for everyone
-minorites were mistreated (in some counties)

Question 2

What was the “ideal” immigrants and why?

Answer 2

British foreigners bc they were English speaking and shared the same culture

Question 3

How were Canadian immigration policies discrimatory?

Answer 3

-The government defied anyone who was not Britan-foreign
-during WW1, anti German attitudes were prominent and directed at immigrants
-Canada’s “ideal” immigrants were people from Britain or British colonies

Question 4

How were/are immigrants vitally important in the development of Canada?

Answer 4

-immigrants brought their culture/traditions that are now woven into daily life
-Canada’s pride for being diverse
-Recognition was needed for immigrants to sustain society and economy

Question 5

What province did immigrants arriving in boats first stopped in?

Answer 5

Nova Scotia

Question 6

What did the Immigration Act of 1910 result in?

Answer 6

Expanded government power over who could/could not enter Canada