Canadian Citizenship Practice Test 2024

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What year were the North West Mounted Police established?

1873
1869
1885
1901

The correct answer is: 1873

In 1869, the Government of Canada created a small police force called the North West Mounted Rifles, which was later renamed the North West Mounted Police (NWMP) in 1873. This makes option A, 1873, the correct answer. Option B, 1869, is incorrect as that is the year the NWMP was created, but it was not officially named the NWMP until 1873. Option C, 1885, is incorrect as that is the year the North West Rebellion took place, where the NWMP played a significant role, but it was not the year they were established. Option D, 1901, is incorrect as the NWMP was already established and playing a crucial role in the Canadian West long before 1901.