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Canada's Growing Nation

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Canada's Growing Nation

🍁 Part 1: Multiple Choice and Fill-in-the-Blank

1. When did Canada become a nation through Confederation?

1 July 1867

1 July 1870

15 August 1867

1 July 1871

2. Which provinces joined Canada first at Confederation? (Check all that apply)

Ontario

Quebec

Nova Scotia

New Brunswick

British Columbia

Manitoba

3. The _________________ Railway connected Canada from coast to coast and was completed in _______.
4. What was the main purpose of the National Policy?

To encourage immigration

To protect Canadian industries with tariffs

To build more schools

To create national parks

5. Fill in the blanks: The _______ settled the Prairie provinces, while many _______ immigrants came to work on the railway.

📝 Part 2: Short Response Questions

6. Explain why the Canadian Pacific Railway was important for Canada's growth. Give two reasons.
7. Describe one challenge that new immigrants faced when settling in Canada between 1867-1914.
8. How did Canada's population change during this time period? What caused these changes?

🎯 Extension Activities

For Advanced Learners:

Choice A: Research and write a diary entry from the perspective of an immigrant family arriving in Canada during this period. Include details about their journey, challenges, and hopes.

Choice B: Create a timeline showing when each province and territory joined Canada. Include one important fact about each addition.

Choice C: Compare Canada's growth policies (1867-1914) with modern Canadian immigration policies. What similarities and differences do you notice?

Differentiation Support:

Students who need extra support may:

• Use the textbook pages 45-52 for reference

• Work with a partner for questions 6-8

• Choose to draw a picture with labels instead of writing for question 7

• Complete only questions 1, 2, 4, and 6 for a shorter assignment

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