Physiographic Regions
What are the three physiographic regions of Quebec?
St. Lawrence Lowlands
Canadian Shield
Appalachian Mountains
What percentage of the population were French Canadians in 1905?
80%
What types of entertainment were common in 1905?
The circus, amusement parks, the theatre
What three sports did people in 1905 play in the summer?
Cricket, baseball, lacrosse
What was Quebec's agricultural specialty in the early 20th century?
Dairy Products
What are the characteristics of the Canadian Shield?
Vast Rocky Plateau
Rich deposits of gold and silver
Farming is possible in certain valleys
Vegetation: scarce in the north, conifers. Farther south: mixed forest.
Many lakes and rivers (Hydroelectric dams)
Laurentides region (Sainte-Anne, Tremblant, etc)
2%
What were charactertics of movies in 1905?
Silent
Black and white
About 10 minutes long
Several movies presented
Which summer sport is of Indigenous origin?
Lacrosse
Which product were farmers abandoning?
Wheat
What are the characteristics of the Appalachian Mountains?
Long chain of ancient mountains
Farming possible in certain valleys
Vegetation: Large boreal and mixed forests
Mont Sutton, Orford, Jacques-Cartier
Minerals: Asbestos, coal, copper, etc.
What religion did most French Canadians practice?
Catholic Religion
Where did the circuses that visited Quebec originate from?
The United States
What sport, invented in Montreal, rapidly became Canadians' favourite sport?
Hockey
What modernization helped agriculture progress?
The modernization of farming tools and techniques
Access to schools of agriculture
Describe the St. Lawrence Lowlands.
Large plain with few hills
Farming possible
Vegetation: mixed forest
St. Lawrence River
Mont-Rougement, Royal, etc.
Most population region (cities)
What religion did most English Canadians practice?
Protestant
What became a form of entertainment that caused a sensation at it's time?
The movies
What type of equipment is used to play cricket?
A wide, flat bat and ball.
Fill in the blanks about Agriculture in Quebec around 1905:
Main crops: _________ and ________
The crops were used to feed and raise _________ and _________
The animals provided _______ and _______
Main crops: hay and oats
The crops were used to feed and raise cattle and hogs
The animals provided meat and milk
How did geography affect agriculture in Quebec?
The farther north, the colder it was, the less fertile the soil.
The farther south, the warmer it was, the more fertile the soil.
Why did Quebec's population increase rapidly around 1905?
French Canadians generally had large families.
Many immigrants arrived in the province.
How has people's entertainment changed over time from 1905 to the present?
This describes the evolution from live performances and silent films in the early 1900s to today's digital streaming services, interactive video games, and on-demand entertainment accessible on mobile devices.
What are two differences in the way hockey was played in 1905 versus today?
The players did not wear helmets or pads. OR It was played only on outdoor rinks. OR There was no net. OR A variety of objects served as pucks. OR There were no boards. OR There were more players per team.
What role did schools of agriculture play in modernization?
Helped farmers learn new techniques and develop new tools.
Helped with specializations for the regions.