The National Policy Flashcards
1
Q
The National Policy:What is it?
A
Economic program introduced by John A. Macdonald in 1879 to promote Canadian industry
2
Q
Protectionism
A
High tariffs to protect Canadian manufacturers
3
Q
Industrialization
A
Growth of manufacturing and industrial sectors.
4
Q
Impact and Effects of National Policy
A
Economic growth, but also regional disparities and reliance on tariffs.
5
Q
Industrialization
A
Changes in working and living conditions, social responses, and the rise of the industrial era.