National Policy and Western Canada

Lesson 12.6 explores how government policies, particularly the national policy, influenced the growth of Western Canada. The lesson covers the impact of immigration, the role of the Canadian Pacific Railway, and the economic significance of ranching in Alberta. It also discusses the challenges faced by grain farmers due to tariffs and their formation of associations to combat economic policies perceived to favor Eastern Canada.

What was the main focus of the national policy discussed in the lesson?

• Building a strong Canada

• Reducing taxes

• Improving healthcare

• Expanding the military

Which of the following was NOT a part of the national policy's three-pronged approach?

• Immigration policy

• Healthcare policy

• Economic policy

• Transportation policy

Why was ranching particularly successful in southern Alberta?

• High demand for beef in Europe

• Proximity to the ocean

• Government subsidies for cattle feed

• Abundant grasslands and water

What was the Canadian government's strategy to prevent American ranchers from buying land in Western Canada?

• Offering tax incentives to American ranchers

• Banning foreign ownership

• Leasing land to Canadian ranchers at a low cost

• Increasing land prices

How did Calgary initially grow as a city?

• As a financial hub

• As a mining town

• As a meat packing center

• As a tourist destination

What was one of the main economic benefits of ranching for Western Canada?

• Reduction in unemployment

• Development of related industries

• Increased tourism

• Growth of the fishing industry

Why did grain farmers feel disadvantaged by the national policy?

• Poor weather conditions

• High tariffs on foreign goods

• Competition from American farmers

• Lack of government support

What was the response of Western farmers to the perceived unfairness of the national policy?

• They imported cheaper equipment illegally

• They stopped farming

• They moved to Eastern Canada

• They formed associations to set grain prices

Which association was formed by Western farmers to combat the national policy?

• Canadian Farmers Union

• Territorial Grain Growers Association

• Western Agricultural Alliance

• United Farmers of Ontario

What was the ultimate goal of the Western farmers' associations?

• To determine grain prices on the Canadian market

• To negotiate with American farmers

• To diversify their crops

• To increase grain exports