In 1848, Which Colony Became the First Member of the British

question 57

Multiple Choice

In 1848, which colony became the first member of the British Empire outside of the United Kingdom to achieve responsible government?

• A) Nunavut
• B) Nova Scotia
• C) British Columbia
• D) Saskatchewan

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Lowest Wage

The minimum amount of compensation an employer is legally allowed to pay to workers, also known as minimum wage.

Free Market

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