JQR360H1 Lecture Notes - Lecture 3: Institute Of Historical Research, Performativity, Takers
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The census as a tool of historical research. 1870 the census act stated that census-taking was to take place no mater than may 1st. 1871 first canadian census is taken in the four original provinces (quebec, nova scotia, new brunswick and. Ontario): tied to a sense of political belonging and creating a canadian nation and what that looks like. Wo(cid:373)e(cid:374) were not deemed reliable sources of this i(cid:374)fo. 1881 census takers were required to take an oath of secrecy. 1891 the government began to advertise the census in newspapers and public speeches. 1901 huge growth in content went from 216 questions to 561 over 11 questionnaires. Additional questions on religion, birthplace citizenship and immigration were added. Canadian society is industrializing, moving away from agrarian identity. year of the census). Have the ability to handle extra data sets. to society. information related to fishing was also dropped from the census and a new form created.