Key Dates in Canadian Confederation

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What year did the Canadian Confederation take place?

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1867

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Which event marked the official beginning of the Canadian Confederation? Options: The signing of the Treaty of Paris, The Charlottetown Conference, The British North America Act, The Quebec Conference

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The British North America Act

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Which provinces were the original members of the Canadian Confederation in 1867?

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Ontario, Quebec, Nova Scotia, and New Brunswick

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What was the main purpose of the Charlottetown Conference in 1864?

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To plan the creation of a federal union of British North American colonies

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Which document served as the foundation for the Canadian Constitution in 1867? Options: The Constitution Act, The British North America Act, The Magna Carta, The Statute of Westminster

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The British North America Act

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Which conference was held in 1866 to finalize the terms of the Canadian Confederation? Options: The Charlottetown Conference, The Quebec Conference, The London Conference, The Halifax Conference

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The London Conference

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Which province was the last to join the Canadian Confederation in 1949? Options: Alberta, Saskatchewan, Newfoundland and Labrador, Prince Edward Island

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Newfoundland and Labrador

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What was the primary reason for the British North America Act being passed by the British Parliament?

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To establish a federal government in Canada

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Which province joined the Canadian Confederation in 1871? Options: British Columbia, Prince Edward Island, Alberta, Saskatchewan

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British Columbia

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What was the significance of the Quebec Conference in 1864?

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It was where the 72 Resolutions were drafted.