CHC2P: The Expansion of Canada and The British Empire

The first train that was built to allow lots of immigration to Western Canada in early 20th century was called:

• Canadian Pacific Railway
• Canadian Atlantic Railway
• Canadian Transpacific Railway
• Canadian Transatlantic Railway

Who was the Prime Minister in 1896-1911?
Hint: He is on the 5 dollar bill

• Wilfrid Laurier
• John A. Macdonald
• Queen Elizabeth
• Robert Borden

The definition of subsidies is:

• Grants or contributions of money given to assist individuals or groups
• Submarine missiles
• The policy or outlook supporting the social safety net
• Extending the rule of authority of one country over other countries or territories

What was the main crop that was being harvested in the West (e.g. Winnipeg) and shipped to the East in the early 1900s?

• Wheat
• Barley
• Corn
• Soybeans

What was the impact of the railways that were built in Canada in the early 1900s?

• Increased settlement of Western Canada
• More factory towns
• Increased trade to foreign countries
• All of the options

At the beginning of the 20th century, Canada was a part of the:

• British Empire
• French Empire
• Austrian Empire
• U.S.A.

Afrikaners (aka Boers) were descendants of:

• Dutch settlers
• French settlers
• English settlers
• German settlers

What did Britain want in South Africa at the turn of the 20th century?

• Gold
• Silver
• Slaves
• Wheat

Why did Britain want Canadian soldiers to go to South Africa?

• Britain was losing the war in South Africa
• To show loyalty to Britain
• To get ready for WWI

How many Canadian soldiers volunteered to go to war in South Africa to fight for the British Empire?

• 2,000
• 7,000
• 15,000
• 25,000