Canadian PAcific Railway Quiz

When did Confederation happen in Canada?

• June 1st, 1867

• July 1st, 1867

• June 1st, 1870

• July 1st, 1870

What did British Columbia demand before joining Canada?

• Control over its resources

• Independence from Canada

• A large sum of money

• A railway connecting the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans

How much money and land was given to build the railway?

• 25 million dollars and 25 million acres of land

• 20 million dollars and 20 million acres of land

• 30 million dollars and 30 million acres of land

• 15 million dollars and 15 million acres of land

Who were the majority of the workers recruited to build the railway?

• French workers

• Chinese workers

• British workers

• Canadian workers

What major geographical challenge did workers have to overcome while building the railway?

• The Appalachian Mountains

• The Rocky Mountains in the USA

• The Great Lakes

• The Canadian Rockies

What was the name of the rebellion against the railway construction?

• The Great Rebellion

• The Eastern Rebellion

• The Northwest Rebellion

• The Confederation Uprising

Who drove the last spike of the Canadian Pacific Railway?

• Donald Smith

• George Stephen

• John A. Macdonald

• William Cornelius Van Horne

How long did it take to complete the Canadian Pacific Railway?

• Twelve years

• Seven years

• Ten years

• Five years

What is one modern use of railways mentioned in the text?

• Transporting freight across the country

• Only for scenic tours

• Only for passenger travel

• Used exclusively for amusement parks

What did the construction of railways inspire in terms of amusement?

• Bumper cars

• Water slides

• Roller coasters

• Ferris wheels