Canadian Citizenship Canada History and Confederation 3

Question 1

What was the name of the agreement that led to the creation of the Dominion of Canada on July 1, 1867?

Accepted Answer

The British North America Act

Answer

The British North America Act (BNA Act) of 1867 was the legislation passed by the British Parliament that created the Dominion of Canada, uniting Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia.

Question 2

Which Canadian Prime Minister introduced the policy of Official Bilingualism, making both English and French official languages of the federal government?

Accepted Answer

Pierre Elliott Trudeau

Answer

Pierre Elliott Trudeau introduced the Official Languages Act in 1969, making English and French the official languages of the federal government and its institutions.

Question 3

What was Canada's role in World War I, and approximately how many Canadians served?

Accepted Answer

Over 600,000 Canadians served, with more than 60,000 killed

Answer

Over 600,000 Canadians served in World War I (out of a population of about 8 million), and more than 60,000 were killed, with over 170,000 wounded.

Question 4

What was the 'National Policy' introduced by Prime Minister John A. Macdonald in 1879?

Accepted Answer

A three-part economic strategy including tariffs, railway construction, and western settlement

Answer

Macdonald's National Policy had three pillars: high tariffs to protect Canadian manufacturers from American competition, construction of the transcontinental railway, and settlement of the Canadian West.

Question 5

The Statute of Westminster (1931) gave Canada what significant power?

Accepted Answer

Full legislative autonomy and the ability to pass laws without British approval

Answer

The Statute of Westminster (1931) granted Canada and other self-governing Dominions full legislative autonomy, meaning the Canadian Parliament could pass laws that were not subject to British review or veto.

Canadian Citizenship Practice Test

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Canadian Citizenship Canada History and Confederation 3