Fill in the blank. The first French-Canadian prime minister since Confederation was ______.
Answer: Sir Wilfrid Laurier
The guide notes Sir Wilfrid Laurier was the first French-Canadian prime minister since Confederation and encouraged immigration to the West.
All answer choices
- Sir Wilfrid Laurier (correct answer)
- Sir George-Etienne Cartier
- Sir Louis-Hippolyte La Fontaine
- Sir John A. Macdonald
This practice question is based on Discover Canada, the official study guide for the Canadian citizenship test. Brush up on this topic in our History study guide.
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