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Which was the first British North American colony to attain full responsible government?

  1. Nova Scotia

  2. New Brunswick

  3. Ontario

  4. Quebec

The correct answer is: Nova Scotia

Explanation The first British North American colony to attain full responsible government was Nova Scotia. This colony had a high population of British Loyalists following the American Revolution, leading to a strong push for self-government. New Brunswick and Quebec did not achieve responsible government until 1854, while Ontario was not established as a province until 1867. Therefore, Nova Scotia was the earliest colony to achieve responsible government.