Quiz on the Great Migration to British North America

What was the time period of the Great Migration to British North America?

• 1800 to 1830

• 1815 to 1850

• 1850 to 1900

• 1900 to 1950

What was one effect of the Great Migration on the population balance in British North America?

• Majority of French descent

• Majority of British descent

• Majority of Spanish descent

• Majority of German descent

What did the Great Migration lead to in terms of government?

• Increased monarchy control

• Increased demands for democratic reforms

• Decreased local control

• Increased military presence

What challenges of coexistence did the Great Migration create?

• Economic prosperity

• Cultural integration

• Social tensions

• Political stability

Why did peoples in British North America want more democratic government?

• To increase taxes

• To reduce trade

• To have more representation

• To expand territory

To what extent did demands for more democratic government reflect challenges of coexistence in British North America?

• They had no impact

• They highlighted social divisions

• They improved unity

• They reduced conflicts

How did the response to demands for more democratic government shape Canada?

• It led to economic decline

• It caused political instability

• It influenced the development of Canadian democracy

• It resulted in cultural isolation

What triggered the Great Migration?

• Economic opportunities in the North

• Discovery of gold in California

• The invention of the steam engine

• The end of World War I

Why did many people lose their jobs during the Industrial Revolution in Britain?

• Machines started doing the jobs people used to do.

• There was a shortage of raw materials.

• The government banned certain industries.

• People preferred to work in agriculture.

What was one consequence of big landowners buying small farms in Britain?

• Increased agricultural production

• Many families had no place to live or work

• More job opportunities in cities

• Improved living conditions for farmers