Canadian citizenship test practice question · History
In which year did King Charles II give the Hudson's Bay Company the sole right to trade in the Hudson Bay region?
Answer options
- 1670Correct
- 1608
- 1759
- 1791
Answer: 1670
In 1670 Charles II granted the Hudson's Bay Company exclusive trading rights over the lands draining into Hudson Bay.
Checked November 8, 2026