When did George Arthur French become permanent Commissioner?

When did George Arthur French become permanent Commissioner?

• A. July 1876
• B. October 1873
• C. October 1874
• D. November 1873

Answer: (B)

This question hinges on the timeline of the North-West Mounted Police’s early leadership. George Arthur French was the initial head chosen to lead the force when it was created in 1873. The formal, permanent appointment to the post of Commissioner was made in October 1873, marking him as the official, enduring head of the force from that point onward. That October 1873 date aligns with the historical record of the NWMP’s organization and its first leadership transition. The other dates don’t match the established appointment record, so they aren’t correct for when he became permanent Commissioner.

This question hinges on the timeline of the North-West Mounted Police’s early leadership. George Arthur French was the initial head chosen to lead the force when it was created in 1873. The formal, permanent appointment to the post of Commissioner was made in October 1873, marking him as the official, enduring head of the force from that point onward. That October 1873 date aligns with the historical record of the NWMP’s organization and its first leadership transition. The other dates don’t match the established appointment record, so they aren’t correct for when he became permanent Commissioner.