Canadian Citizenship Practice Test 2024

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What is known as the 'Great Upheaval'?

The economic depression in the 1930s
The deportation of the Acadians between 1755 to 1763
The confederation of Canada in 1867
The Quebec Referendum of 1995

The correct answer is: The deportation of the Acadians between 1755 to 1763

The 'Great Upheaval' refers to the forced deportation of the Acadian population by the British from what is now known as Nova Scotia and surrounding areas between 1755 to 1763. This event is known as a dark chapter in Canadian history and resulted in the displacement of thousands of people and the destruction of their homes and communities. The other options presented are incorrect because they do not accurately represent the historical event known as the 'Great Upheaval'. Option A refers to the Great Depression of the 1930s which affected the global economy and not a specific event in Canadian history. Option C refers to the confederation of Canada which occurred in 1867, years before the Great Upheaval. Option D refers to the Quebec Referendum of 1995 which was a vote on whether Quebec should become an independent country and did not involve the deportation of a specific group of people.