CanadaHistory 33 · Canada’s history
Who were the Fathers of Confederation?
- aRepresentatives of the colonies who worked from 1864 to 1867 to create a new countryCorrect answer
- bThe first French settlers who founded the colony of New France in the 1600s
- cBritish officers who led the defence of Canada during the War of 1812
- dThe reformers who led armed rebellions near Montreal and in Toronto in 1837–38
Why?
Leaders from Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and the Province of Canada met between 1864 and 1867 to plan a union. With Britain's support, they created a country with two levels of government: federal and provincial.
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Which law, passed by the British Parliament, created the Dominion of Canada in 1867?Correct answer:The British North America Act
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On what date did the Dominion of Canada officially come into being?Correct answer:1 July 1867
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Which four provinces formed Canada in 1867?Correct answer:Ontario, Quebec, Nova Scotia and New Brunswick
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During the talks that led to Confederation, who suggested the name "Dominion of Canada"?Correct answer:Sir Leonard Tilley
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