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The History of Canadian Confederation in 1867 - Quiz
Contributed by: Cresswell
  • 1. What year was Canadian Confederation established?
A) 1870
B) 1867
C) 1900
D) 1776
  • 2. Which provinces first joined together in Confederation?
A) Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia
B) British Columbia, Alberta
C) Manitoba, Saskatchewan
D) Prince Edward Island, Newfoundland
  • 3. Who was the first Prime Minister of Canada?
A) Robert Borden
B) George Brown
C) John A. Macdonald
D) Wilfrid Laurier
  • 4. The process of joining the provinces was known as what?
A) Union
B) Confederation
C) Federation
D) Annexation
  • 5. What was used as the framework for Canadian governance after Confederation?
A) Totalitarian system
B) Monarchical system
C) Presidential system
D) Parliamentary system
  • 6. What was one outcome of the Quebec Conference in 1864?
A) Expulsion of loyalists
B) Creation of the national railway
C) Signing a peace treaty
D) Drafting the Quebec Resolutions
  • 7. When did Prince Edward Island join Confederation?
A) 1890
B) 1873
C) 1867
D) 1885
  • 8. Why was Confederation beneficial for smaller provinces?
A) Reduced taxes
B) More dominance in trade
C) Absolute autonomy
D) Increased political power
  • 9. Which event marked the beginning of Confederation discussions?
A) Charlottetown Conference
B) London Conference
C) Ottawa Conference
D) Quebec Conference
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