The first representative assembly was elected in Halifax, Nova Scotia, in 1758. Which colony followed in 1773?
Answer: Prince Edward Island.
Prince Edward Island's representative assembly followed Halifax's in 1773, and New Brunswick's in 1785.
All answer choices
- Prince Edward Island. (correct answer)
- New Brunswick.
- Upper Canada.
- Lower Canada.
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