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Second Phase of Industrialization Page 120
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Second Phase of industrialization 1896-1929 Britain and The USA had become industrial countries well before Canada
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Electricity New products were made because of this new power source. Radio, electric stoves, refrigeration, sewing machines, vacuum cleaners…
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Natural resources Supply American markets Pulp and Paper became a huge industry Trois Rivieres The World’s Paper Capital
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American investment Most capital came from the USA American ownership Dams Factories Capital equipment
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Skilled labour Demand for more skilled labour Specialists
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Hydro electricity Quebec is rich in Water and able to produce a surplus of electricity. Used for factories and began entering homes.
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Mining Asbestos Noranda Copper Val D’or Gold
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Asbestos Quebec was the worlds leading producer.
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Other industries Chemical industries Oil refining ports and near cities
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American branch plants Companies owned in the US that had outlets in Quebec to supply local markets or extract resources.
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Urban demands Wheat Dairy products Lumber Much of the wheat came from the west transported by railway
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