Canadian Citizenship Practice Test 2024

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Prepare for the Canadian Citizenship Test 2024. Study comprehensive quizzes featuring randomized questions, detailed explanations, and helpful hints to boost your confidence and improve your chances of success in the official exam!

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In what year did the Americans burn the Government House and the Parliament Buildings in York?

1812
1813
1814
1815

The correct answer is: 1813

The Americans burned the Government House and Parliament Buildings in York in 1813, making Option B the correct choice. Option A, 1812, is incorrect as this was the year the United States declared war on the United Kingdom and Canada, not the year of the burning. Option C, 1814, is incorrect as this was the year the British burned the White House and other government buildings in Washington, D.C., not the year of the burning in York. Option D, 1815, is also incorrect as this was the year the War of 1812 officially ended, not the year of the burning.