Strictly Canadian: Confederation

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1. The Canadian motto is “A Mari usque ad Mare” which means from sea to sea. Before British Columbia joined Canada the motto was not strictly accurate. When did British Columbia join Canada, thus extending Canada from sea to sea? 1901 1874 1892 1871

2. Newfoundland was the last province to join Canada in 1949. What year did province’s name officially change to include Labrador? 2001 2004 1999 1954

3. Canada consists of ten provinces and three territories, but initially at confederation there were only four provinces. Ontario and Quebec were two of these provinces. Which were the other two? Nova Scotia and New Brunswick Nova Scotia and British Columbia Newfoundland and Alberta Newfoundland and Prince Edward Island

4. Canada has three territories. Before the creation of Nunavut the Northwest Territories was the largest territory, and Nunavut is the newest territory. In what year did the Yukon Territory join Canada? 1900 1893 1877 1898

5. One contributing factor that helped encouraged this province to join Canada was that each person (resident) would receive $50. Which province was the recipient of this unique confederation gift or bribe? Manitoba Alberta British Columbia Prince Edward Island

6. This area was considered to be too large to be one province, so two provinces were created. Which two provinces joined Canada in 1905? British Columbia and Alberta Quebec and Ontario Saskatchewan and Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta

7. In just over 130 years Canada expanded from 4 provinces, to 10 provinces and 3 territories. Over 60% (8 provinces and or territories) joined in the same month. Which month was the most popular month for joining Canada? September July May February

8. With the BNA Act Canada came into existence. Canadian confederation is based on what date? July 1, 1865 July 1, 1866 July 1, 1867 July 1, 1868

9. When this province joined Canada in 1870 it was 1/18th the size of its modern day size. Which province because of its size at joining was called the “postage stamp province”? Saskatchewan Quebec Alberta Manitoba

10. Originally the national holiday that celebrated Canadian confederation was called Dominion Day. Canadians now celebrate Canada Day, in what year did celebrating Dominion Day end and Canada Day begin? 1984 1982 1980 1986