Fill in the blank. The last spike completing the Canadian Pacific Railway in 1885 was driven by ______.
Answer: Donald Smith (Lord Strathcona)
On November 7, 1885, Donald Smith (Lord Strathcona), a director of the CPR, drove the last spike.
All answer choices
- Donald Smith (Lord Strathcona) (correct answer)
- Sir John A. Macdonald
- Sandford Fleming
- William Van Horne
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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