Industrialization in Canada

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Industrialization in Canada
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Mechanization

• The late 1800s saw the move towards mechanically
  assisted and assembly line production.
• The move towards coal as a power source made
  factory location more flexible.

James Watts Steam Engine
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• Factories became concentrated in certain areas by
  both coal sources and transportation needs, so
  there was an increased move towards urbanization.
• People began the move to urban areas in search of
  the new jobs provided by industrialization.

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• As labor became unskilled, the supply of
  available workers went up, decreasing the value
  of the industrial workforce.

Children Young People Work in a Cannery
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• Working conditions in industrial Canada were also
  affected by this devaluing of labor. Children
  were also expected to work in these conditions to
  help support the family.

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The Impact of Industrialization (Pgs.113-116)

• 1. Who were the most exploited in the new
  industrial system? Why was this the case?
• 2. Make a list of some conditions you might face
  if you were a member of the lower class in the
  late 1800s.
• 3. How did the middle class react to some of
  capitalisms negative aspects? Explain.
• 4. In what two ways did laborers react to
  industrialization?
• 5. In 1-2 sentences, summarize each of the
  quotes on page 116.
• 6. Who do you feel has a better argument?
  Explain.

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• 7. Choose to do one of the following
  assignments
• a. You are a coal miner working in NS in 1890.
  Write a letter to your uncle back in the home
  country describing your life.
• b. You are organizing your fellow workers to
  form a union at your factory. Write a convincing
  speech for your brothers sisters.