Industrialization in Canada

What are the three economic factors that are helping Canada's economy following Confederation?

• Population growth, Reciprocity Treaty, Development of a Domestic Market

• Industrial Capitalism, Eastern Continental Transportation, Maritime Transportation

• Mechanization, Rail Network, Grand Trunk Intercolonial Railway

• Food, Textiles, Lumber

Which tool was critical to the process of mechanization?

• Steam Engine

• Canals

• Rail Network

• Factories

How did the production process change after mechanization?

• Production became slower and produced fewer goods

• Craftspeople became more skilled

• Labourers replaced skilled craftspeople

• Machines were replaced by tools

Which industries were thriving in the late 1800s in Canada?

• Food and Textiles

• Iron and Steel

• Railroad Equipment Manufacturing

• All of the above

How did the Railroads stimulate the economy?

• By providing quick access to manufactured goods

• By shipping manufactured goods

• By enabling year-round transportation

• All of the above

How were farms changing in the late 1800s?

• Farms were becoming smaller

• Farms were becoming larger

• Farms were disappearing

• Farms were staying the same

What were the main sectors of production in Canada?

• Food, Textiles, Lumber

• Iron, Steel, Railroad Equipment

• Food, Textiles, Iron

• Lumber, Railroad Equipment, Steel

What is the profit-driven economic system called?

• Industrial Capitalism

• Eastern Continental Transportation

• Maritime Transportation

• Mechanization

What transportation systems were closely linked with industrialization?

• Boats and Trains

• Canals and Factories

• Rail Network and Banks

• Steam Engine and Railroads

What did the development of transportation networks help with?

• Moving raw materials to the centres of production

• Moving produced goods to the market

• Financing canals and buildings

• All of the above