Canadian History — Confederation Era

In what year did Canadian Confederation take place?

1867

Name one of the original four provinces that joined Confederation in 1867.

Ontario, Quebec, Nova Scotia, or New Brunswick (any one)

Who is often called one of the 'Fathers of Confederation' and became Canada's first Prime Minister?

Sir John A. Macdonald

What act of the British Parliament created the Dominion of Canada in 1867 (later renamed the Constitution Act, 1867)?

The British North America Act

In what year did British Columbia join Confederation?

1871