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 was the Quebec Act passed?

1774
1776
1781
1790

The correct answer is: 1774

The Quebec Act was passed in 1774 as a response to the rebellion in the American colonies. The Act was designed to strengthen British control over the newly acquired territory of Quebec and to provide increased religious and political rights to French-speaking Catholics. Choice B (1776) is incorrect as this was the year the Declaration of Independence was signed and the American Revolution officially began. This was two years after the Quebec Act was passed. Choice C (1781) is incorrect as this was the year the Articles of Confederation were ratified by the American colonies, establishing the first government of the United States. This was seven years after the Quebec Act was passed. Choice D (1790) is incorrect as this was the year the first United States Census was taken. This was 16 years after the Quebec Act was passed.