Canadian Citizenship Practice Test 2025

Who was the key architect of Confederation from Quebec?

1. Louis Riel

2. Sir John Alexander MacDonald

3. Sir George-Étienne Cartier

4. Donald Smith

The correct answer is: Sir George-Étienne Cartier

Confederation refers to the union of the British North American colonies that formed the basis for modern-day Canada. In this context, the key architect of Confederation from Quebec would be someone who played a significant role in unifying the colonies into a single nation. Out of the four choices, Louis Riel (A), although a prominent figure in Canadian history, was not involved in the Confederation movement. Sir John Alexander MacDonald (B) was the first Prime Minister of Canada and played a crucial role in the Confederation process, but he was from Ontario, not Quebec. Donald Smith (D) was a businessman and politician, but he was not a key architect of Confederation. Sir George-Étienne Cartier (C), on the other hand, was a prominent Quebec politician who played a crucial role in the negotiations leading to the formation of Canada. He is often referred to as the "Father of Confederation," making him the correct answer in this case.