Question 251

What national police force was established in 1873 to pacify the West, assist in negotiations with the Indians, and bring order to the region?

  1. AThe Canadian Corps
  2. BThe Hudson's Bay Company Guard
  3. CThe Voyageurs Militia
  4. DThe North West Mounted Police
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Correct answer: D) The North West Mounted Police

Explanation

After the first Métis uprising, Prime Minister Macdonald established the North West Mounted Police (NWMP) in 1873. Today, this national police force is known as the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) and is a well-known symbol of Canada.

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