What was the name of the police force, established in 1873, that became today's Royal Canadian Mounted Police?
Answer: The North West Mounted Police
Prime Minister Macdonald established the North West Mounted Police (NWMP) in 1873; it became the RCMP.
All answer choices
- The North West Mounted Police (correct answer)
- The Dominion Police
- The Canadian Rangers
- The Provincial Constabulary
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