Question 714

Canada has been a constitutional monarchy in its own right since Confederation in 1867. During the reign of which monarch did this historic event take place?

  1. AQueen Elizabeth II
  2. BKing Edward VII
  3. CQueen Victoria
  4. DKing George V
Show the answer and explanation

Correct answer: C) Queen Victoria

Explanation

The Crown has been a symbol of the Canadian state for 400 years. Confederation, which established Canada as a constitutional monarchy, occurred in 1867 during the reign of Queen Victoria.

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