A.

• Scan the story quickly.
• Read the story carefully.
• Visualize the details.

On July 1, 1967 Canadians celebrated Canada ‘s one hundredth birthday. Exactly one hundred years before, on July 1, 1867, the Dominion of Canada was born. The provinces which joined together in Confederation at that time were Quebec, Ontario, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia. As more people came to settle the western territories, Manitoba became the fifth province in 1870, and the other provinces joined later.

Adapted from, Intermediate English Skills Development Series Book 3, 3B Recalling Details

B. Answer the questions.

1. Who joined Confederation on July 1, 1867?
   
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2. Which province joined Confederation in 1870?
   
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3. What was one reason for Manitoba to join Confederation?
   
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4. When did the other provinces join Confederation?
   
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5. When did Canada celebrate its one hundredth birthday?
   
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