The Klondike Gold Rush of the late 1890s led to the creation of which territory?
Answer: The Yukon.
The Gold Rush of the 1890s brought thousands to the Klondike region and led to the creation of the Yukon Territory in 1898.
All answer choices
- Nunavut.
- The Yukon. (correct answer)
- The Northwest Territories.
- Alberta.
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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