problems with existing system
why were the roads faulty?
they were low quality and were covered in snow and mud for most of the year
what prevented trading between the east and the west?
Gaps in the railway system
Why did Chinese peoples immigrate to Canada?
Due to a civil war
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what railroad was failing?
The Grand Trunk Railway
How many people came to Canada to work on the BNA Railay
Over 15000
what were the railways and canals used for?
To transport materials into Britain and the USA
What was the name of the British bank that would've loaned the money if the colonies united?
Baring Brothers
How much were the chinese laborers' average daily wage?
1.00$ a day
what was needed to make the Intercolonial Railway happen?
An efficient Railway system.
in order to complete the Intercolonial, what would they need to borrow?
they would need hefty amounts of money
how much did the "Chinese Head Tax" in 1900?
100$
what was the existing transportation system made of?
It was made up of canals, lakes, rivers, and railways
Which Canadian leaders have ties to Railway systems?
George -Etienne Carter and Alexander Galt
When was the chinese ban in place and when did it end?
the ban was forced in 1923 and was lifted in 1967