What action did the Canadian government take in 1988 regarding Japanese Canadians interned during WWII?
Quick answer: Formally apologized and compensated them. In our practice tests 59% of 133 answers were correct, and the most common mistake is choosing “Restored their citizenship rights”.
Why is this the correct answer?
The government formally apologized in 1988 to Canadians of Japanese origin and compensated them.
Study Tip
In 1988, the Canadian government took a significant step to address a historical injustice. This action was a major milestone in reconciliation and redress for a group of Canadians who had been wronged during World War II.
Original data
How many people get this question right?
59% of 133 practice answers from about 83 people were correct. The most common wrong answer is "Restored their citizenship rights", chosen 23% 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 16th 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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Which part of Discover Canada is this question from?
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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