Question 323

The Dominion of Canada was officially formed on July 1, 1867. Which four provinces originally united to create the new country?

  1. AQuebec, New Brunswick, Newfoundland, and Manitoba
  2. BOntario, Quebec, Nova Scotia, and New Brunswick
  3. COntario, Quebec, Manitoba, and British Columbia
  4. DUpper Canada, Lower Canada, Nova Scotia, and P.E.I.
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Correct answer: B) Ontario, Quebec, Nova Scotia, and New Brunswick

Explanation

On July 1, 1867, the British North America Act brought Confederation into effect. The new Dominion of Canada was formed by uniting Ontario, Quebec, Nova Scotia, and New Brunswick.

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