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1. With the turn of the century, the Manitoba government turned its attention once again to expanding its borders. They petitioned the Canadian government for expansion further westward, but to no avail. Saskatchewan and Alberta were both accepted into Confederation, ending Manitoba's bid. What year did this happen?
2. In 1906, with population growth in the three prairie provinces at an explosive rate, the Canadian government conducted a special census for just these three provinces. What was the population of Winnipeg at the time?
3. In what is now the 'French Quarter' of Winnipeg, a small log chapel was built and dedicated to this Saint in 1818. A wooden cathedral took its place in 1832, and a stone cathedral replaced that one in 1862. On August 15, 1906, Archbishop Angevin blessed the cornerstone of a new basilica. What is the name of the Saint?
4. In 1912, the final expansion to Manitoba's borders was granted through legislation in the federal parliament. Which territorial district lost some of its area to Manitoba's expansion?
5. The foundation for the Manitoba Legislature was begun in 1913, and completed in 1919 (with delays because of World War I) with the official opening being held on the 50th anniversary of Manitoba's entry into Confederation (July 15, 1920). What is the name of the statue that stands atop the Legislature?
6. With the onset of World War I in 1914, the call for a volunteer army received an overwhelming response from across the country. 418,000 men and women served overseas during the war. Of the 66 soldiers that received the Victoria Cross during World War I, 3 were from the same street in Winnipeg: Pine Street. What was it later renamed to?
7. One of the soldiers who went overseas was Lt. Harry Colebourn. While travelling from Winnipeg to Valcartier, he 'adopted' a bear cub that became his unit's mascot. It was at a zoo in London that A.A. Milne and his son got to know this bear, and a legend of children's literature was born. Who was that bear?
8. This man was appointed as the 9th Lieutenant-Governor of Manitoba in 1916. He served in the position for 10 years. Who was he?
9. Many factors led to the Winnipeg General Strike of 1919. Whatever the reasons for it, it resulted in the largest strike in the history of Western Canada. How many workers (both union and non-union) went on strike?
10. Which radio station became Canada's first publicly owned station in 1923?
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