Canadian Citizenship Practice Test 2025

Who are considered the Fathers of Confederation?

1. George Washington and Benjamin Franklin

2. Winston Churchill and Franklin D. Roosevelt

3. Sir Etinne-Paschal Tache, Sir George-Etienne Cartier, Sir John A. MacDonald, Sir Leonard Tilley

4. Justin Trudeau and Pierre Trudeau

The correct answer is: Sir Etinne-Paschal Tache, Sir George-Etienne Cartier, Sir John A. MacDonald, Sir Leonard Tilley

The other options are incorrect because A) George Washington and Benjamin Franklin were not involved in the Confederation of Canada, as it occurred in the mid-19th century, while they were involved in the founding of the United States in the late 18th century. B) Winston Churchill and Franklin D. Roosevelt were leaders in the 20th century and not involved in the Confederation of Canada. D) Justin Trudeau and Pierre Trudeau are also not considered Fathers of Confederation, as they were involved in Canadian politics in the late 20th and 21st centuries, long after the Confederation of Canada took place. Option C is the correct answer because it lists all four of the key historical figures who were involved in the meetings, discussions, and negotiations leading up to the creation of the Dominion of Canada in 1867. They were instrumental in bringing together the various British colonies and territories to form a unified country.