Question 253 of 350 · Zurich: history
The canton of Zurich in the modern sense has existed since ...
Den Kanton Zürich im modernen Sinn gibt es seit ...
Correct answer: C
Why
In 1803, Napoleon gave Switzerland the Act of Mediation. Since then, the canton of Zurich has existed as it is today.
Common mistakes
- B: 1291
- 1291 is the year of the Federal Charter of the founding cantons. Zurich only joined in 1351.
- D: 1798
- In 1798 the old order ended and the Helvetic Republic was created. Today's canton has only existed since 1803.
Topic
Canton since 1803, Lieberherr, chocolate
Zurich has been part of the Confederation since 1351. Until 1798 Zurich was a city state: the city ruled over the countryside. In 1798 the French came, and the old order ended. In 1803 Napoleon gave Switzerland a new constitution (Act of Mediation). The canton of Zurich in the modern sense has existed since 1803. Now the people in the countryside could also help elect the cantonal parliament.
Canton and municipality of Zurich · Zurich: history
Sources
Official question of the Canton of Zurich (Gemeindeamt, May 2025). Translation and explanation: Swiss Passport.