Link to Learning - Development of Western Canada

Development of
Western Canada
Advertising for Immigrants Abroad

- identify and explain the effects of post-Confederation immigration on the development of Western Canada

A Link to Learning web-based student learning activity www.linktolearning.com

This activity is based on the Canadian Museum of Civilization's web site The Last Best West,

Answer the following questions after thoroughly exploring the site.

1. In what countries did Canada advertise for immigrants to come to Western Canada?

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2. What did the government offer to immigrants to encourage them to come to Western Canada?

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3. What were some of the negative things that were not mentioned to potential immigrants?

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4. What major construction project was crucial for the large scale settlement of Western Canada?

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5. What were the negative consequences of this project? ______________________________

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6. With your teacher's permission, print one of the ads you think was very effective in encouraging immigration and explain why.

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