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What are the name's of Canada's original territories before nunavut?
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When was Nunavut formed?
Nunavut was formed in 1999. It is located in Canada.Nunavut was formed in 1999. Before this it was a part of the Northwest Territories
What bay is found between Quebec and Northwest Territories?
Before the NorthWest Territories was divided to create Nunavut, Hudson bay separated the territories from Quebec. Now the Bay sepatates Quebec and Nunavut.
What was nunavut called before 1999?
Simply it was part of what is still know as "The Northwest Territories", it became Nunavut "Our Land" on April 1st 1999
When did Nunavut become a province in Canada?
Nunavut is not a province in Canada. It is one of three territories. It became a territory on April 1, 1999 when it split from the Northwest Territories, though the decision to become a separate territory, and boundaries were determined in the mid 90's. Nunavut was generally accepted as a location from the time around when the boundaries were set, even though it didn't gain official status until 1999. There was a lot of talk over whether Nunavut should be created as a Territory or a Province in the mid 90's. It is my understanding that it was created as a territory with the intention of one day becoming a province.
Who were Canadas first people?
Inuit and other native americans
What states do you recognize that are territories?
A parcel of land under United States jurisdiction can be either a State or a Territory, but not both. With the exception of the lands that composed the original thirteen colonies, all regions in the United States were originally territories before applying for statehood. Upon receiving statehood, they were no longer territories.
Which province was the last to join Canada?
Nunavut was made in 1999, before this it was a part of the North West Territories. The Canadian government wanted a chunk of land that would still belong to the first nations people. That's why they made the new territory called Nunavut.Newfoundland and Labrador was the last province to join in 1949. Nunavut is a territory or Colony of Canada and does not have provincial standing.
What are territory?
A parcel of land under United States jurisdiction can be either a State or a Territory, but not both. With the exception of the lands that composed the original thirteen colonies, all regions in the United States were originally territories before applying for statehood. Upon receiving statehood, they were no longer territories.
Who had claim to Northwest Territories before the us did?
Quebec (I think)
What territories did the US acquire before the Spanish-American War?
Before the war Hawaii was annexed. After the war Guam and Puerto Rico were annexed which remain Territories and the Philippines which was granted independence after WW2.
Which territories was Macbeth Thane of before he became king?
Glamis and Cawdor
How are the territories in Canada different than the provinces?
Canada's territories are just like the US territories before they became states. They have a managerment appointed by the Federal government and no say in what happens in ways that provinces or states do
