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Important dates single Flashcards

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Recall

When is Canada Day celebrated?

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July 1st

  • Explanation: Canada Day is celebrated on July 1st, marking the anniversary of the confederation of Canada in 1867.
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When did Canada become a country?

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1867

  • Explanation: Canada became a country on July 1, 1867, with the confederation of Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia.
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Which year did Canada achieve full sovereignty from the United Kingdom?

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1982

  • Explanation: Canada achieved full sovereignty from the United Kingdom with the passage of the Constitution Act, 1982, which patriated the Constitution and gave Canada full control over its constitutional laws.
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When was the Magna Carta signed?

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1215

  • Explanation: The Magna Carta was signed in 1215. It is significant because it established the principle that everyone, including the king, is subject to the law.
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When was the British North America Act enacted?

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1867

  • Explanation: The British North America Act, now known as the Constitution Act, 1867, was enacted on July 1, 1867, and it created the Dominion of Canada.
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When did the Battle of Vimy Ridge take place?

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1917

  • Explanation: The Battle of Vimy Ridge took place in April 1917 during World War I. It was a significant victory for Canadian forces.
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When was the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms included in the Constitution?

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1982

The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms was included in the Constitution Act, 1982.

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When was the last province, Newfoundland and Labrador, added to Canada?

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1949

Newfoundland and Labrador became the tenth province of Canada on March 31, 1949.

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When did the first Europeans arrive in Canada?

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1534

  • Explanation: The first European to explore the region that is now Canada was Jacques Cartier, who arrived in 1534.
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When was the first Canadian Prime Minister elected?

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1867

  • Explanation: Sir John A. Macdonald became Canada’s first Prime Minister in 1867.
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When did women in Canada first gain the right to vote in federal elections?

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1917

  • Explanation: Women in Canada first gained the right to vote in federal elections in 1917.
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When was the Official Languages Act enacted?

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1969

  • Explanation: The Official Languages Act, which established English and French as the official languages of Canada, was enacted in 1969.
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When was the Canadian flag adopted?

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1965

  • Explanation: The current Canadian flag, featuring the red maple leaf, was adopted on February 15, 1965.
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When did the Canadian Pacific Railway complete its first transcontinental rail link?

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1885

  • Explanation: The Canadian Pacific Railway completed its first transcontinental rail link in 1885.
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When was the Quebec Act passed?

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1774

  • Explanation: The Quebec Act was passed in 1774, allowing the French-speaking population of Quebec to maintain their culture and legal system.
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When was the War Measures Act first used in Canada?

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1914

  • Explanation: The War Measures Act was first used in 1914 during World War I.
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Recall

When was Nunavut established as a territory?

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1999

  • Explanation: Nunavut was established as a separate territory on April 1, 1999.
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When did Canada host its first Winter Olympics?

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1988

  • Explanation: Canada hosted its first Winter Olympics in Calgary in 1988.
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When did Canada host its first Summer Olympics?

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1976

  • Explanation: Canada hosted its first Summer Olympics in Montreal in 1976.
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When was the Meech Lake Accord introduced?

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1987

  • Explanation: The Meech Lake Accord, an attempt to persuade Quebec to endorse the 1982 Constitution, was introduced in 1987.

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