Confederation of Canada Quiz

What was the land that we now know as Canada called in the early 1860s?

• British North America

• French South America

• Spanish West America

• Dutch East America

How many colonies and territories made up British North America at that time?

• Five colonies and three territories

• Seven colonies and two territories

• Nine colonies and one territory

• Three colonies and five territories

What was the main reason for wanting to increase trade between the colonies?

• To gain independence from Britain

• To strengthen the economies

• To increase military power

• To build more railways

What was the name of the plan to unite the colonies and form a new country?

• Alliance

• Unionization

• Coalition

• Confederation

When did the British North America Act come into effect?

• August 1st 1867

• June 30th 1867

• July 1st 1867

• September 1st 1867

Who became the first Prime Minister of Canada after Confederation?

• Sir Mackenzie King

• Sir John A. Macdonald

• Sir Wilfrid Laurier

• Sir Robert Borden

What was the name of the document that established the Canadian Confederation?

• The Magna Carta

• The British North America Act

• The Treaty of Paris

• The Constitution Act

Which province was the last to join the Canadian Confederation?

• Quebec

• Newfoundland and Labrador

• British Columbia

• Prince Edward Island

What was the main purpose of the Canadian Confederation?

• To establish a single currency

• To create a unified defense against the United States

• To promote free trade between provinces

• To abolish slavery

What was the first province to join the Canadian Confederation after the original four?

• British Columbia

• Manitoba

• Newfoundland and Labrador

• Prince Edward Island