British Columbia and Confederation

Multiple choice questions. Choose the best answer.

1. The first governor of Vancouver Island and the "Father of British Columbia" was
   
   

   a) Amor de Cosmos.
   b) Captain George Vancouver.
   c) James Douglas.
   d) Billy Barker.




2. James Douglas was
   
   

   a) the first governor of Vancouver Island and the "Father of British Columbia".
   b) a British naval captain who explored the West Coast of North America.
   c) killed in Hawaii in a fight with native Hawaiians.
   d) a saloon keeper in Gastown.




3. Jack Deighton was
   
   

   a) the first governor of Vancouver Island and the "Father of British Columbia".
   b) a British naval captain who explored the West Coast of North America.
   c) killed in Hawaii in a fight with native Hawaiians.
   d) a saloon keeper in Gastown.




4. A major event which stimulated development in British Columbia was
   
   

   a) the opening of ranchlands in the interior.
   b) the Cariboo gold rush.
   c) the opening of a salmon cannery in Prince Rupert.
   d) the arrival of Judge Begbie.




5. British Columbia entered into Confederation largely because of
   
   

   a) the drop in the value of real estate in Fort Victoria.
   b) encouragement from the British monarchy.
   c) huge debts accumulated during the gold rush.
   d) American investment in the Wellington coal mine.




6. When British Columbia offered to join Canada, Canada offered to build a
   
   

   a) wagon trail across the Rockies.
   b) steamship line connecting British Columbia with San Francisco and Hawaii.
   c) series of trading forts throughout the Fraser River system.
   d) railway from central Canada to the Pacific Coast.




7. Why was the railway to British Columbia delayed for four years?
   
   

   a) American railways offered cheaper and better service.
   b) Canada went through a depression.
   c) Foreign wars distracted the Canadian government.
   d) The Liberals won the election and did not support the project.




8. Who were the first THREE Premiers of British Columbia?
   
   

   a) John McCreight, Amor de Cosmos and George Walkem
   b) Captain George Vancouver, Jack Deighton and Sir John A. Macdonald
   c) Sir John A. Macdonald, Leonard Tilley and Georges Cartier
   d) James Douglas, Frederick Seymour and Anthony Musgrave




9. John McCreight, Amor de Cosmos and George Walkem were
   
   

   a) the first three Premiers of British Columbia.
   b) British naval captains who explored the West Coast of North America.
   c) killed in Hawaii in a fight with native Hawaiians.
   d) put in jail because they opposed Confederation with Canada.




10. Who was the first Premier of British Columbia?
    
    

    a) Captain George Vancouver
    b) James Douglas
    c) John McCreight
    d) Gordon Campbell




11. John McCreight was
    
    

    a) a saloon keeper in Gastown.
    b) a British naval captain who explored the West Coast of North America.
    c) the first governor of Vancouver Island and the "Father of British Columbia".
    d) the first Premier of British Columbia.

Answer key	1. c	6. d	11. d
	2. a	7. b	12. _
	3. d	8. a
	4. b	9. a
	5. c	10. c

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