In 1670 what did King Charles II of England grant to the Hudson's Bay Company?
Quick answer: Exclusive trading rights over the watershed draining into Hudson Bay. In our practice tests 74% of 121 answers were correct, and the most common mistake is choosing “Settlement rights in Upper Canada”.
Why is this the correct answer?
In 1670 King Charles II granted the Hudson's Bay Company exclusive trading rights over the Hudson Bay watershed.
Study Tip
King Charles II granted a significant charter to the Hudson's Bay Company in 1670, giving them control over a vast territory. This charter had a profound impact on the history of Canadian exploration and trade.
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How many people get this question right?
74% of 121 practice answers from about 79 people were correct. The most common wrong answer is "Settlement rights in Upper Canada", chosen 12% of the time. The data covers practice tests on BecomeACitizen.ca from March 31, 2026 to September 30, 2026.
How hard is this question compared with others?
It is the 57th hardest of the 167 questions we have enough data to rank. The average for the Canada's History chapter is 68% correct, and the average across all questions is 75%. You need 75% to pass the real test.
These are practice questions written from the official Discover Canada guide. IRCC does not publish the real test questions. See the full ranking in the 20 most-missed citizenship test questions or browse more Canada's History questions.
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This question is from the Canada's History section of the Canadian citizenship test. The test consists of 20 multiple-choice questions drawn from the official Discover Canada study guide. You need to score at least 75% (15 out of 20 correct) to pass.
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