Gr. 8 History - Chps. 5 and 6 Test Review

Urban population was increasing because of...

• the movement of people from farms to cities.

• immigrants coming from the United States.

• immigrants coming from Europe.

• All answers are correct

People who worked in factories were mostly...

• from the middle-class and upper-class.

• merchants and business owners.

• from the working class and new immigrants.

• new immigrants only.

A source of conflict in the workplace was...

• workers being happy for receiving a good wage for their work.

• the growing economic gap between workers and business owners.

• workers receiving enough time off work if they becoming sick.

• good basic dental and health benefits provided to all workers.

Important changes in the economic status of different age groups in society were caused by...

• industrialization.

• manifest destiny.

• mercantilism.

• capitalism.

The cheapest labour available to companies due to the fact they had no training or special skills were...

• skilled workers.

• unskilled workers.

• apprentice workers.

• temporary workers.

Between the late 1800s and early 1900s, immigration to Canada...

• decreased.

• remained level.

• increased.

• completely stopped.

Canadians of British heritage felt very proud as a result of...

• Britain's power worldwide.

• Britain's victories worldwide.

• British Imperialism worldwide.

• All answers are correct

Who had a special affection for Canada and its idea of Confederation?

• Queen Elizabeth

• Queen Elizabeth II

• Queen Mary

• Queen Victoria

During the late 1800s and early 1900s, Canada was ________________________ with its international relationships.

• comfortable.

• ecstatic

• struggling

• peaceful

Sir Wilfred Laurier continued the "National Policy" idea that was originally developed by...

• Sir John A. MacDonald.

• Charles Tupper.

• Alexander MacKenzie.

• Johh. C. Abbot