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Who put the Columbia in British Columbia?
The British Empire gave the name to British Columbia, back when it was a colony of theirs. They wanted to name the colony after the Columbia river, but were afraid if they just called it 'Columbia', people would confuse it with Colombia, which is in South America. So, they put 'British' in front of it.
What was British Columbia before it became part of Canada?
It was a colony of England. It was part of a region called British North America until 1858, at which time Queen Victoria made it into a crown colony, and gave it the name British Columbia.
What is good about Canada being in the British empire?
We gave them civilisation.....
What is the name of an early New Zealand explorer town river and pass?
Julius Von Haast (1st may, 1822 - 16th aug, 1887) gave his name to: Haast Township, Haast Beach, Haast River, Haast Pass, Haast Junction, and Haast's Eagle (the world's largest ever bird of prey was native to New Zealand but is extinct).
What is the rating for the movie Django Unchained?
The British Board of Film Classification gave it an 18 rating.
Who put the Columbia in British Columbia?
The British Empire gave the name to British Columbia, back when it was a colony of theirs. They wanted to name the colony after the Columbia river, but were afraid if they just called it 'Columbia', people would confuse it with Colombia, which is in South America. So, they put 'British' in front of it.
What was British Columbia before it became part of Canada?
It was a colony of England. It was part of a region called British North America until 1858, at which time Queen Victoria made it into a crown colony, and gave it the name British Columbia.
Who crossed of the Hudson River and gave the Americans a Victory over the British?
your moma
Which Conqueror gave the name 'Palestine' to the land from Gaza to the river banks of Jordan and beyond?
the british
Who was the explorer whose voyage up the stlawrence river gave France a chance to claim too much of eastern Canada?
Jacques Cartier
Who gave the devils river its name?
Who gave devils river it's name
Explorer whose voyage up the st lawrence river gave france a claim to much of eastern canada?
Jacques Cartier is the explorer known for his voyages up the St. Lawrence River in the 16th century. His exploration for France in the early 1500s led to the claim of much of eastern Canada, specifically areas such as Quebec and Montreal.
Which explorer gave Quebec its name?
The first French explorer to reach Quebec was Jacques Cartier
Why did cook effect the world?
Because he was an explorer and made maps that gave directions to parts of the world where Europeans had never been before. as a result of this many places were colonised by British interest's
What river gave Amsterdam its name?
The Dam of the River Hamster......
Which explorer gave the Pacific Ocean its name?
Ferdinand Magellan
Which amendment gave the District of Columbia the right to vote?
the first 1
