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Why did Great Britain grant Canada dominion status?
  1. Great Britain wanted to prevent Russia from expanding east out of Alaska.
  2. They feared armed uprisings and that angry Canadians might join the United States.
  3. They had already granted dominion status to Australia.
  4. They wanted to help prepare for invading the United States.
Explanation
Answer - B - Great Britain granted Canada dominion status because they feared armed uprising and that angry Canadians might join the United States.

Key Takeaway: After losing to the American colonists in the 1700s, the British did not want another revolution in North America. Because of this, British Parliament passed the 1867 British North America Act, which gave Canada dominion status. This gave Canadians their own parliament and a written constitution.
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