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Q31. When did the British North America Act come into effect? |
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Ans.July 1, 1867. |
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Q32. Why is the British North America Act important in Canadian history? |
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Ans.Because of this law Canada became an independent state. |
| Q.33.Which four provinces first formed the Confederation? |
| Ans. Ontario, Quebec, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick. |
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Q.34. List each province and territory and tell when each one joined Confederation? |
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List In 1870 - (Manitoba, NW territory) In 1871 - ( British Columbia) In 1873 - ( P.E.I) In 1898 - (Yukon) In 1905 - (Alberta, Saskatchewan) In 1949 - ( Newfoundland) In 1999 - Nunavut |
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Q.35. Which was the last province to join Canada? |
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Ans. Newfoundland. |
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Q.36. When is Canada Day and what does it celebrate? |
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Ans.July 1, it celebrates Independence day. |
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Q.37.Who was the first Prime Minister of Canada? |
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Q.38. Why is the Constitution Act of 1982 important in Canadian history? |
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Ans. It allows us to change our Constitution without asking British government for approval. |
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Q.39.What is the part of the Constitution that legally protects the basic rights and freedom of all Canadians? |
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Q.40. When did the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms become part of the Canadian Constitution? |
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Ans. In 1982. |
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