My Canada 1911-1914
Imperialism Strong ties to the British Empire In the event of a war, Canada’s ties to Great Britain puts Canada at war too!
Settlement Patterns Most Canadians live on Farms Cities are beginning to grow and industrialize
Technology/entertainment Transportation: Train/horse and buggy Socializing through church, picnics, hockey games, etc. No radio, no TV
Immigration Policy changes to include Eastern Europeans – to settle the west – Farming Policy remains racist – to include only those of European origin – White!
The Economy: Reciprocity Free Trade with the United States American made goods remain cheap since they are not taxed Bad for Canadian factories since their goods are more expensive
The Economy: National Policy Protect Canadian industry by taxing cheap imports from the United States Makes Canadian goods more competitive Makes things more expensive for Canadians to buy
French English Relations French Canadians feel threatened by English majority