Which colony was the first in the British Empire to move toward abolition of slavery in 1793?
Quick answer: Upper Canada. In our practice tests 37% of 94 answers were correct, and the most common mistake is choosing “Nova Scotia”.
Why is this the correct answer?
In 1793, Upper Canada, led by Lieutenant Governor John Graves Simcoe, became the first province in the British Empire to move toward abolition of slavery.
Study Tip
Consider the maritime provinces, as they were more influenced by the British abolitionist movement. Think about the colony that was a major hub for trade and commerce in the early 19th century.
Original data
How many people get this question right?
37% of 94 practice answers from about 56 people were correct. The most common wrong answer is "Nova Scotia", chosen 33% 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 4th 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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