Canadian Provinces - Dates Entering Into Confederation

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Dates of Canadian Provinces Entering into Confederation


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  • 1. 

    Quebec

  • 2. 

    Ontario

  • 3. 

    Nova Scotia

  • 4. 

    New Brunswick

    Explanation
    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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  • 5. 

    Northwest Territories

    Explanation
    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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  • 6. 

    Manitoba

  • 7. 

    British Columbia

  • 8. 

    Prince Edward Island

  • 9. 

    Yukon

  • 10. 

    Alberta

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

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  • 11. 

    Saskatchewan

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

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  • 12. 

    Newfoundland

  • 13. 

    Nunavut

    Explanation
    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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  • 14. 

    Last country to enter the Confederation.

    Explanation
    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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  • 15. 

    Take This:http://www.ilike2learn.com/ilike2learn/Canada/Canada.htmlNote, this question is not graded.

    • A.

      Ok!

    • B.

      No, you take it.

    Correct Answer
    A. Ok!
    Explanation
    The given answer "Ok!" is a response to the statement "Ok!" which implies agreement or acceptance. It suggests that the person is willing to comply or go along with whatever was suggested or proposed.

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