Question 858

The Northwest Territories were originally formed in 1870 from which two historical land areas?

  1. AThe District of Keewatin and Yukon
  2. BThe Colony of B.C. and Vancouver Island
  3. CUpper Canada and Lower Canada
  4. DRupert's Land and the North-Western Territory
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Correct answer: D) Rupert's Land and the North-Western Territory

Explanation

According to the guide, the Northwest Territories were made up in 1870 from Rupert's Land and the North-Western Territory.

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