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Chapter 8:
Canada's Metropolis
1896-1914

 

 

 1) Between 1896 and 1914, which factor contributed to Montréal's population boom?

 A. Immigration
 B. The municipal annexation program
 C. The rural exodus
 D. All of the above


2) Which street—still important today—was home to immigrants at the turn of the century?

 A. Rue Saint-Jacques
 B. Rue Sainte-Catherine
 C. Boulevard Saint-Laurent
 D. Rue Jean-Talon


3) In which year did Canada's first movie theatre open its doors?

 A. 1895
 B. 1896
 C. 1900
 D. 1906


4) At the beginning of the 20th century, which political group called for changes in municipal administration in order to eradicate corruption?

 A. The Populists
 B. The Reformists
 C. The Conservatives
 D. The Liberals