Question 235

Who became the first head of a responsible government in the Canadas in 1849, championing democracy and French language rights?

  1. ALord Durham
  2. BSir Louis-Hippolyte La Fontaine
  3. CRobert Baldwin
  4. DLord Elgin
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Correct answer: B) Sir Louis-Hippolyte La Fontaine

Explanation

In 1848–49, responsible government was introduced in the Province of Canada. Sir Louis-Hippolyte La Fontaine, a champion of democracy and French language rights, became the first leader of this new form of government.

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