Which province joined Confederation in 1873?
Answer: Prince Edward Island.
Prince Edward Island joined in 1873. Manitoba and the Northwest Territories had joined in 1870, British Columbia in 1871, and the Arctic Islands were transferred to the Northwest Territories in 1880.
All answer choices
- Prince Edward Island. (correct answer)
- British Columbia.
- Manitoba.
- 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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