The Canadian federation

Since its ConfederationThis is a group of people or nations or tribes or provinces that form an “alliance”…. in 1867, […]

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Vote!

It’s settled: I’m going to run as a candidate in the next election. I’m tired of hearing the parish priest […]

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Commerce 1905

Canada was still an importing country in 1905. In other words, it imported more goods than it exported. However, many […]

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Unionization

The early 20th century was a time of economic growth. The province was becoming increasingly industrialized and urbanized, and people […]

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Agriculture

It’s time to milk the cows. And since I’m the oldest, I have to help. My family has a dairy […]

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Electricity

In the early 20th century, electricity was initially used mainly for street lights and running the streetcars. Only larger cities […]

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French and English

In 1905, the majority of the Quebec populationPopulation comes from the Latin populus, meaning “the people.”  We say population when we talk […]

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The arts

In 1905, the arts in Quebec were not yet very developed. Since radio and television did not yet exist, culture […]

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Come on, lunch is ready!

In the countryside Today for lunch we’re eating vegetables from the family garden and roast chicken. Earlier this morning, I […]

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