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Population Growth

Examine the charts below to determine when Calgary’s population experienced the greatest growth.

ca-population.gif

Source: The City of Calgary Municipal Handbook - Online
http://www.ucalgary.ca/applied_history/tutor/calgary/popchart2.html

ca-population-growth.gif

Source: The Applied Research History Group, University of Calgary
http://www.ucalgary.ca/applied_history/tutor/calgary/FRAME1895.html
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Questions:

1. Which three periods experienced the greatest growth?

2. What historical reasons can you attribute to these periods of growth?