Which of the following is NOT one of Canada's three founding peoples?
Answer: The Loyalists
Canada's three founding peoples are Aboriginal, French and British. The Loyalists were later settlers who fled the American Revolution, not one of the founding peoples.
All answer choices
- The Loyalists (correct answer)
- Aboriginal peoples
- The French
- The British
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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