Canadian Provinces - Dates Entering Into Confederation

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1. Quebec

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Explore the historical entry dates of Canadian provinces into confederation. This quiz covers key dates for Quebec, Ontario, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Northwest Territories, and Manitoba, assessing knowledge... see morerelevant to Canadian history and civics. see less

2. Ontario

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3. Nunavut

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The answer is 1999 because Nunavut was established as a Canadian territory on April 1, 1999. Prior to this, it was part of the Northwest Territories. The creation of Nunavut was a result of the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement, which aimed to provide self-government and land rights to the Inuit people in the region. Therefore, 1999 marks an important milestone in the history of Nunavut as it became a separate territory with its own government and distinct cultural identity.

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4. Nova Scotia

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5. New Brunswick

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The answer "1867" is the correct response because it is the year that New Brunswick joined the Canadian Confederation. In 1867, the Dominion of Canada was established through the passage of the British North America Act, and New Brunswick was one of the original four provinces to join. This event marked an important milestone in the history of New Brunswick and Canada as a whole.

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6. Alberta

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The answer "1905" is the year in which Alberta became a province in Canada.

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7. Saskatchewan

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The given answer, 1905, is the year in which Saskatchewan became a province in Canada.

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8. Last country to enter the Confederation.

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Nunavut is the correct answer because it is the most recent country to enter the Confederation. It became a part of Canada on April 1, 1999, making it the newest addition to the country. Prior to that, Nunavut was part of the Northwest Territories.

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9. Manitoba

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10. British Columbia

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11. Newfoundland

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12. Prince Edward Island

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13. Yukon

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15. Northwest Territories

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The Northwest Territories entered Canada on 15 July 1870. This occurred when Canada acquired Rupert’s Land and the North-Western Territory from the Hudson’s Bay Company, and the combined area was renamed the Northwest Territories. Since then, the territory has undergone several changes in borders and size, with the most recent being the creation of Nunavut in 1999.

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