1) Some of the push factors contributing to this immigrant community coming to Canada in 1858 include economic hardship, poverty, and war. a) Black Settlers b) Chinese Immigrants c) Jewish Immigrants 2) Members of this community group worked in Canada as wholesale merchants, retail store owners, financial service providers, and clothing factory workers. a) Jewish Immigrants b) Chinese Immigrants c) Black Settlers 3) Members of this community did not want their children to receive a segregated education, but their wishes were overruled by European families. a) Chinese Immigrants b) Black Settlers c) Jewish Immigrants 4) In 2010, Mayor Peter Kelly apologized to this community and their descendants for the racism and discrimination they endured over nearly 50 years. He also expressed regret for the loss of their Baptist church and their homes. a) Chinese Immigrants b) Jewish Immigrants c) Black Settlers 5) Peace, or Shalom, is one of the most important values of this community. The Torah, their sacred text, teaches the importance of living in harmony with others and resolving conflicts peacefully. a) Black Settlers b) Chinese Immigrants c) Jewish Immigrants 6) After 1885, these emigrants were required to pay a $50 head tax to enter Canada. In 1900, the “head tax” was doubled to $100, and raised again in 1903 to $500. a) Jewish Immigrants b) Black Settlers c) Chinese Immigrants 7) This community's contribution includes businesses like Shoppers Drug Mart, Baskin Robbins ice cream and hospitals like Mount Sinai and Baycrest. a) Black Settlers b) Jewish Immigrants c) Chinese Immigrants 8) Men in this community often could not afford fruits and vegetables. Without enough vitamins, especially vitamin C, they suffered from scurvy. Unable to afford medical care, they frequently relied on herbal remedies. a) Jewish Immigrants b) Chinese Immigrants c) Black Settlers 9) Members of this community fished, ran farms, and opened stores. Some also worked as servants, and men were able to find jobs in hotels in Halifax. a) Chinese Immigrants b) Black Settlers c) Jewish Immigrants

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