Question 406

In 1948, a significant step was taken to expand democracy in Canada. What right did Japanese-Canadians gain in that year?

  1. AThe right to vote
  2. BThe right to citizenship
  3. CThe right to own land
  4. DThe right to social benefits
Show the answer and explanation

Correct answer: A) The right to vote

Explanation

The guide states that in the past, most Canadians of Asian descent were denied the vote. In 1948, Japanese-Canadians, who were the last of these groups to be denied this right, gained the right to vote.

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