Besides economic opportunities, what attracted immigrants to Canada?

• A. Abundant land to develop
• B. Mandatory military enlistment
• C. Mandatory language tests
• D. Aggressive immigration quotas

Answer: (A)

The main draw was the chance to own and farm land. Canada promoted settlement in the prairies by offering land—often 160 acres—to newcomers who would cultivate and improve it. Policies like the Dominion Lands Act of 1872 made land ownership a practical route to a new life, appealing especially to those from crowded or land-poor areas in Europe. Owning land provided security, independence, and the prospect of building a family farm and community, which made it a compelling reason to migrate beyond just looking for work. The other options don’t fit as pull factors for migration: there wasn’t a nationwide push of mandatory military service, language tests, or aggressive quotas that attracted people in the same way land did.