
Impact of the Railway on Canada
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History
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6th - 8th Grade
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Patricia Brown
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was one of the main reasons for the construction of the Canadian Pacific Railway?
To connect Canada from coast to coast
To build a faster route to Europe
To improve trade with the United States
To develop the fishing industry
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was a major challenge faced during the construction of the railway?
Lack of funding
Harsh weather conditions
Canada's physical geography
Shortage of skilled labor
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Who were primarily responsible for determining the best route for the railway?
Engineers
Surveyors
Politicians
Local farmers
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was a significant risk faced by workers during the railway construction?
Explosions and avalanches
Extreme heat
Flooding
Animal attacks
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which group of immigrants was notably involved in the construction of the railway?
Indian
Mexican
Chinese
Irish
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was one positive impact of the railway on Canada?
Increased isolation of western provinces
Development of ghost towns
Facilitated transportation and tourism
Decreased agricultural production
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How did the railway negatively impact cities not on the rail line?
They became industrial centers
They became major trade hubs
They experienced population booms
They turned into ghost towns
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