CANADA Flashcards
(10 cards)
When did canada achieve independence from Great Britain?
1776, 1867, 1917
1867
which act established Canada as a federal Dominion?
Constitution Act 1982, British North America Act, 1867, Canada Act 1982
British North America Act, 1867
Who was the first Prime Minister of Canada after independence?
John A. McDonald, Lewis St Lauren, Pierre Trudeau
John a McDonald
Which Province joined Confederation in 1949 becoming the last to join?
Newfoundland and Labrador, Alberta, Saskatchewan
Newfoundland and Labrador
What is the name of the political party that advocates for Quebec’s independence from Canada
Liberal party, conservative party, Bloc Québécois (ブロックケベクワ)
Bloc Québécois
Who was the British monarch during Canada’s Independence?
Queen Victoria, Queen Elizabeth, King Edward
Queen Elizabeth
Which event solidified Canada’s autonomy in foreign affairs?
Patriation of the constitution in 1982, The Halifax Explosion in 1917,
The Chanak Crisis in 1922
Patriation of the constitution in 1982
Which document officially patriated the Canadian Constitution in 1982?
British North America Act, statute of Westminster, Canada Acts
Canada Acts
Which province held two referendums in 1980 and 1995 to decide on Independence?
British Columbia, Alberta Quebec
Quebec
what is Canada’s national holiday that commemorates its independence?
Canada day