What year did Canada become a country?

The history of Canada dates back to the arrival of Paleo-Indians, and its territory has been inhabited by Aboriginal peoples for millennia. However, it was only in 1867 when Canada became a unified nation under the name Dominion of Canada. The formation of the Dominion of Canada was the result of the Charlottetown Conference and Quebec Conference. The Seventy-Two Resolutions established the framework under which the North American colonies of Great Britain would be unified into a federation. The resolutions were adopted by most Canadian provinces and became the basis for the London Conference, which took place in 1866.

Test your knowledge

What are your thoughts on this subject?

15 Comments

Evelyn Forbes

I missed it!

J. Michael Bell

Ralph Marsh Let me guess... Coachella Valley?

smoki

Got it right!

Tiffany Mcbride

I knew it was 67 but 69 seemed like a more interesting answer

Peggy Brown

I got it right trick question?

Didacus Ramos

I knew it was mid century, but wasn't sure when. Missed it by 10 years. Sorry, Canadians. I'll try not to miss again.

Ty Munch

cant trust a canadian they want to steal yur cheese.

janelleduncan

Got it right and I'm an American.

Kathy Shoop

I had the right answer. I am not a Canadian citizen, however my parents and older siblings were born and raised in Canada until my father had a better opportunity in the US. I think of Canada as my second home (in a great way). We are huge hockey fans and love outdoor winter sports.

eugene wilson

got it right, but then I am born and raised in Canada.

Georgia Priest

I also said 57. Just a guess for me. I learned a lot in history but don't recall anything of this. Just assumed the sooner the better. Especially the way things were starting to play out and Lincoln about to come in office and the slavery issues. Figured Canada wanted to an independent place and wanted nothing to do with the selfish acts between north and south. Something of those reasons anyhow. Lincoln was one of the greatest. A godsend to many many people here. But I'm of Irish decent so just guesstimated on it.