canadian History 5

Question 1

Which Canadian Prime Minister introduced the Official Languages Act in 1969, making English and French both official languages?

Accepted Answer

Pierre Elliott Trudeau

Answer

Pierre Elliott Trudeau introduced the Official Languages Act in 1969, enshrining English and French as Canada's two official languages.

Question 2

What was the name of the 1885 resistance led by Métis leader Louis Riel in Saskatchewan?

Accepted Answer

North-West Rebellion

Answer

The North-West Rebellion of 1885 was led by Louis Riel to defend Métis land rights in Saskatchewan; Riel was later executed for treason.

Question 3

In what year did women first gain the right to vote in federal elections in Canada?

Accepted Answer

1918

Answer

Canadian women won the right to vote in federal elections in 1918, though Quebec women could not vote in provincial elections until 1940.

Question 4

The Statute of Westminster, passed in 1931, gave Canada what significant new power?

Accepted Answer

Full legislative independence from Britain

Answer

The Statute of Westminster in 1931 granted Canada and other Dominions full legislative independence, meaning British Parliament could no longer override Canadian laws.

Question 5

Which major Canadian infrastructure project, completed in 1885, united the country from coast to coast?

Accepted Answer

The Canadian Pacific Railway

Answer

The Canadian Pacific Railway, completed in 1885, connected Eastern Canada to British Columbia and was a condition of BC joining Confederation.

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canadian History 5