ThatQuiz Test Library Take this test now
The History of Canadian Confederation in 1867 - Quiz
Contributed by: Cresswell
  • 1. What year was Canadian Confederation established?
A) 1776
B) 1867
C) 1900
D) 1870
  • 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) John A. Macdonald
B) Robert Borden
C) George Brown
D) Wilfrid Laurier
  • 4. The process of joining the provinces was known as what?
A) Confederation
B) Union
C) Federation
D) Annexation
  • 5. What was used as the framework for Canadian governance after Confederation?
A) Totalitarian system
B) Presidential system
C) Monarchical system
D) Parliamentary system
  • 6. What was one outcome of the Quebec Conference in 1864?
A) Signing a peace treaty
B) Drafting the Quebec Resolutions
C) Creation of the national railway
D) Expulsion of loyalists
  • 7. When did Prince Edward Island join Confederation?
A) 1867
B) 1890
C) 1885
D) 1873
  • 8. Why was Confederation beneficial for smaller provinces?
A) More dominance in trade
B) Absolute autonomy
C) Reduced taxes
D) Increased political power
  • 9. Which event marked the beginning of Confederation discussions?
A) London Conference
B) Quebec Conference
C) Ottawa Conference
D) Charlottetown Conference
Created with That Quiz — a math test site for students of all grade levels.