When did the British North America Act take effect?

• A. July 1, 1870
• B. July 1, 1867
• C. July 1, 1857
• D. July 1, 1887

Answer: (B)

July 1, 1867 is when the British North America Act took effect, marking the formation of the Dominion of Canada as a self-governing country. The Act received Royal Assent in March 1867, but it did not come into force until July 1, 1867, which is the date Confederation began. The other dates don’t fit because they don’t correspond to the moment the Act became operative or the start of Confederation.