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When did British Columbia join Confederation?
British Columbia joined Canada in 1871, motivated by Ottawa’s promise to build a transcontinental railway linking the west coast to the east. Of the incorrect o
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Question: When did British Columbia join Confederation?
Answer options:
- 1867 ✅ 1871
- 1885
- 1905
Correct answer: 1871
Explanation: British Columbia joined Canada in 1871, motivated by Ottawa’s promise to build a transcontinental railway linking the west coast to the east. Of the incorrect options, 1867 marks the birth of Confederation with the original four provinces, 1885 is when the Canadian Pacific Railway was actually completed, and 1905 is the year Alberta and Saskatchewan entered Confederation. According to the Discover Canada guide, applicants must know the key expansion dates of the Dominion. Memorizing when major provinces joined Confederation is essential for Canada's citizenship exam, as timeline and provincial history questions are highly common.
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