What did the 1999 Newfoundland poll reveal about confederation?

• A. 85% agreed joining was a success.
• B. 60% believed joining was a success.
• C. 50% believed joining was a success.
• D. 25% believed joining was a success.

Answer: (A)

The main idea tested here is how to read a historical public opinion poll and interpret what it says about long-term views on Confederation in Newfoundland. The figure 85% agreeing that joining was a success shows a strong retrospective approval of Confederation. In other words, by 1999 a large majority of Newfoundland residents felt that joining Canada had positive outcomes, enough to call it a success when looking back over decades.

This reflects how people assess the benefits of being part of Canada—things like political stability, access to federal programs and funding, and economic opportunities tied to federation—over time, even if there were initial doubts or debates at the moment of entry. The other options with lower percentages would indicate weaker or divided opinions, which isn’t what the poll reported.