Question 343

In 1948, the last group of Asian-Canadians who had been denied the vote were finally granted the right to do so. Which group was this?

  1. AChinese-Canadians
  2. BVietnamese-Canadians
  3. CKorean-Canadians
  4. DJapanese-Canadians
Show the answer and explanation

Correct answer: D) Japanese-Canadians

Explanation

While most Canadians of Asian descent had been denied the vote, this right was gradually extended. The last of these groups to gain the right to vote in federal and provincial elections were the Japanese-Canadians in 1948.

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