history review

What is the definition of emigration?

• a) Forcing someone to leave the country

• b) Legal resident status in a foreign country

• c) Internal or external migration

• 1. d) Leaving one's country to settle in another

Answer explanation

Emigration refers to the act of leaving one's country of origin to move internally within the country or externally to a new country.

How has social progress changed in Canada today compared to the late 19th century?

• a) Higher wages and better job opportunities

• b) Increased child labor and unsafe working conditions

• c) Limited access to education and healthcare

• 1. d) Gender inequality in the workforce

What is a significant difference between life in 1890-1912 and modern-day Canada?

• a) Limited access to information and slow communication

• b) Increased demand for bilingual education (French Immersion)

• c) Teacher-centered education approach

• 1. d) Gender inequality in the workforce

What is the purpose of a census in Canada?

• a) To collect data on the country's population

• b) To determine the number of immigrants each year

• c) To allocate resources for infrastructure development

• 1. d) To estimate the economic growth of the country

Answer explanation

A census serves multiple purposes, including collecting data on how Canadian families live, helping the government allocate resources, and establishing new policies based on needs.

What is the purpose of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act in Canada?

• a) To restrict immigration and refugee entry

• b) To provide financial support for immigrants and refugees

• c) To ensure the fair treatment and protection of immigrants and refugees

• 1. d) To prioritize deportation of unauthorized immigrants

Answer explanation

Over time, Canada has made changes to create a more welcoming environment for immigrants, including eliminating immigrant fees, replacing the Immigration Act with the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act, and allowing asylum seekers and refugees to seek shelter and better work environments.

How has the education system evolved in modern-day Canada compared to the late 19th century?

• a) Limited access to education for children

• b) Introduction of mandatory schooling for all children

• c) Separation of genders in educational settings

• 1. d) Emphasis on vocational training rather than academic education

What was the status of gender equality in the workforce during the late 19th century?

• a) Equal pay and opportunities for men and women

• b) Women received higher wages than men

• c) Gender played a significant role in determining salaries

• 1. d) Equal representation of men and women in all professions

What was the condition of working hours for laborers during the late 19th century?

• a) Shorter workdays and improved conditions

• b) Longer workdays and unsafe conditions

• c) Equal work hours for men and women

• 1. d) Reduced work hours due to labor laws

How did labor hours for workers in Canada change from 1890-1912 to modern-day?

• a) Increased working hours with no change

• b) Decreased working hours and better conditions

• c) Unchanged working hours with improved conditions

• 1. d) Higher wages but longer working hours

What is the role of teachers in modern-day education?

• a) Facilitators and mentors of student learning
  

• b) Strict disciplinarians enforcing obedience

• c) Sole providers of knowledge without collaboration

• 1. d) Absentee figures in student-centered learning