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Question 74 · Canada's History

What was the 'Persons Case' of 1929?

  1. A The ruling that women are 'persons' who can be appointed to the Senate ✓ Correct
  2. B The $10 bill
  3. C The Aboriginal (Indigenous) peoples
  4. D The Second World War (World War II)

✅ Correct answer: A — The ruling that women are 'persons' who can be appointed to the Senate

💡 Explanation

In 1929 the courts ruled that women are 'persons' under the law and eligible for appointment to the Senate.

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