In 1670, King Charles II granted exclusive trading rights over the Hudson Bay watershed to which company?
Answer: The Hudson's Bay Company
In 1670 King Charles II granted the Hudson's Bay Company exclusive trading rights over the watershed draining into Hudson Bay.
All answer choices
- The Hudson's Bay Company (correct answer)
- The North West Company
- The Canadian Pacific Railway
- The East India Company
This practice question is based on Discover Canada, the official study guide for the Canadian citizenship test. Brush up on this topic in our Economy & Industry study guide.
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