Canadian citizenship test practice question · History
In 1793, Upper Canada became the first province in the British Empire to move toward ending slavery. Who was its Lieutenant Governor at that time?
Answer options
- Sir Guy Carleton
- John Graves SimcoeCorrect
- Sir Isaac Brock
- Lord Durham
Answer: John Graves Simcoe
Lieutenant Governor John Graves Simcoe led Upper Canada when it passed its 1793 law against slavery.
Checked November 7, 2026