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