The British conquest of New France took place during which conflict?
a) American Revolutionary War
b) French and Indian War
c) War of 1812
d) Seven Years’ War
Answer: d) Seven Years’ War
The decisive battle that led to the fall of Quebec to the British was the:
a) Battle of Fort Duquesne
b) Battle of Bunker Hill
c) Battle of Quebec
d) Battle of Yorktown
Answer: c) Battle of Quebec
The British general who led the successful attack on Quebec was:
a) General George Washington
b) General Thomas Gage
c) General James Wolfe
d) General William Howe
Answer: c) General James Wolfe
The Treaty of Paris in 1763 officially transferred control of New France from France to:
a) England
b) Spain
c) Portugal
d) The Thirteen Colonies
Answer: a) England
The “Royal Proclamation of 1763” aimed to address issues related to:
a) Indigenous land rights and settlement in the Thirteen Colonies
b) French-English relations in Canada
c) Religious freedom in New France
d) British trade policies with Europe
Answer: a) Indigenous land rights and settlement in the Thirteen Colonies
The Quebec Act of 1774 granted religious freedom to which group in Canada?
a) Indigenous peoples
b) French Catholics
c) English Protestants
d) Spanish missionaries
Answer: b) French Catholics
The American Revolutionary War had a significant impact on Canada because:
a) Canada declared independence from Britain
b) Canada became a battleground between Britain and the Thirteen Colonies
c) Canada supported the American colonists against Britain
d) Canada remained neutral and unaffected by the war
Answer: b) Canada became a battleground between Britain and the Thirteen Colonies
The “United Empire Loyalists” were individuals who:
a) Supported the American Revolution and fought for independence
b) Opposed the American Revolution and remained loyal to Britain
c) Led the French resistance during the British conquest
d) Advocated for Indigenous rights in Canada
Answer: b) Opposed the American Revolution and remained loyal to Britain
The British North America Act of 1867 laid the foundation for:
a) Canada’s participation in World War I
b) Canada’s independence from Britain
c) The Confederation of Canada and the establishment of a self-governing Dominion
d) The end of British rule in Canada
Answer: c) The Confederation of Canada and the establishment of a self-governing Dominion
The “Constitution Act, 1791” divided the province of Quebec into which two separate colonies?
a) Upper Canada and Lower Canada
b) Nova Scotia and New Brunswick
c) Newfoundland and Prince Edward Island
d) British Columbia and Alberta
Answer: a) Upper Canada and Lower Canada
The “War of 1812” had a significant impact on Canada because:
a) Canada gained independence from Britain
b) Canada became a battleground between Britain and the United States
c) Canada supported the American forces against Britain
d) Canada remained neutral and unaffected by the war
Answer: b) Canada became a battleground between Britain and the United States
The “Patriot War” of the 1830s in Canada was primarily a struggle for:
a) Religious freedom
b) Indigenous land rights
c) Political reform and responsible government
d) Economic independence from Britain
Answer: c) Political reform and responsible government
The “Durham Report” of 1839 recommended the union of which two Canadian colonies?
a) Upper Canada and Lower Canada
b) Newfoundland and Prince Edward Island
c) Nova Scotia and New Brunswick
d) Quebec and Ontario
Answer: a) Upper Canada and Lower Canada
The “Rebellions of 1837-1838” in Upper and Lower Canada were primarily driven by:
a) Indigenous resistance against British rule
b) Opposition to the fur trade
c) Demands for political reform and representation
d) Religious conflicts between Catholics and Protestants
Answer: c) Demands for political reform and representation
The “Responsible Government” principle established in the mid-19th century meant that:
a) The British monarch had direct control over Canadian affairs
b) The Canadian Prime Minister was responsible for British affairs
c) The Canadian government was accountable to the British Parliament
d) The Canadian government was accountable to the Canadian legislature and electorate
Answer: d) The Canadian government was accountable to the Canadian legislature and electorate
The “Fenian Raids” of the late 19th century targeted Canada in an attempt to:
a) Annex Canada to the United States
b) Promote Irish culture and heritage in Canada
c) Strengthen trade ties between Canada and Europe
d) Establish diplomatic relations with Indigenous nations
Answer: a) Annex Canada to the United States
The “British North America Act, 1867” established which Dominion?
a) Dominion of Canada
b) Dominion of Newfoundland
c) Dominion of New Brunswick
d) Dominion of Prince Edward Island
Answer: a) Dominion of Canada
The establishment of the Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR) in the late 19th century was significant because it:
a) Strengthened ties between Canada and the United States
b) Facilitated trade with Latin American countries
c) Connected Canada from coast to coast and promoted westward expansion
d) Encouraged immigration from Europe to Canada
Answer: c) Connected Canada from coast to coast and promoted westward expansion
The “Riel Rebellions” of the late 19th century were led by:
a) Indigenous leaders resisting colonial rule
b) Métis leader Louis Riel
c) British loyalists advocating for stronger ties with Britain
d) American immigrants seeking greater representation
Answer: b) Métis leader Louis Riel
The “Quebec Conference” of 1864 played a key role in:
a) Negotiating the terms of Confederation and the British North America Act
b) Promoting religious freedom in Canada
c) Establishing diplomatic relations with Indigenous nations
d) Securing Canada’s participation in World War I
Answer: a) Negotiating the terms of Confederation and the British North America Act
The “Dominion Lands Act” of 1872 promoted:
a) Religious education in Canadian schools
b) Agricultural settlement and westward expansion in Canada
c) Indigenous land rights and sovereignty
d) The construction of railways in Canada
Answer: b) Agricultural settlement and westward expansion in Canada
The “North-West Rebellion” of 1885 was primarily associated with which region of Canada?
a) Atlantic Canada
b) Prairie provinces
c) West Coast
d) Maritime provinces
Answer: b) Prairie provinces
The “British Conquest” resulted in the end of which European power’s control over Canada?
a) France
b) Spain
c) Portugal
d) The Netherlands
Answer: a) France
The “Royal Proclamation of 1763” aimed to address issues related to:
a) Indigenous land rights and settlement in the Thirteen Colonies
b) French-English relations in Canada
c) Religious freedom in New France
d) British trade policies with Europe
Answer: a) Indigenous land rights and settlement in the Thirteen Colonies
The “Treaty of Paris” in 1763 ended which major conflict and resulted in significant territorial changes?
a) American Revolutionary War
b) French and Indian War
c) War of 1812
d) Seven Years’ War
Answer: b) French and Indian War
The “Constitution Act, 1791” divided the province of Quebec into which two separate colonies?
a) Upper Canada and Lower Canada
b) Nova Scotia and New Brunswick
c) Newfoundland and Prince Edward Island
d) Quebec and Ontario
Answer: a) Upper Canada and Lower Canada
The “Patriot War” of the 1830s in Canada was primarily a struggle for:
a) Religious freedom
b) Indigenous land rights
c) Political reform and responsible government
d) Economic independence from Britain
Answer: c) Political reform and responsible government
The “Durham Report” of 1839 recommended the union of which two Canadian colonies?
a) Upper Canada and Lower Canada
b) Newfoundland and Prince Edward Island
c) Nova Scotia and New Brunswick
d) Quebec and Ontario
Answer: a) Upper Canada and Lower Canada
The “Rebellions of 1837-1838” in Upper and Lower Canada were primarily driven by:
a) Indigenous resistance against British rule
b) Opposition to the fur trade
c) Demands for political reform and representation
d) Religious conflicts between Catholics and Protestants
Answer: c) Demands for political reform and representation
The “Responsible Government” principle established in the mid-19th century meant that:
a) The British monarch had direct control over Canadian affairs
b) The Canadian Prime Minister was responsible for British affairs
c) The Canadian government was accountable to the British Parliament
d) The Canadian government was accountable to the Canadian legislature and electorate
Answer: d) The Canadian government was accountable to the Canadian legislature and electorate
The “Fenian Raids” of the late 19th century targeted Canada in an attempt to:
a) Annex Canada to the United States
b) Promote Irish culture and heritage in Canada
c) Strengthen trade ties between Canada and Europe
d) Establish diplomatic relations with Indigenous nations
Answer: a) Annex Canada to the United States
The “British North America Act, 1867” established which Dominion?
a) Dominion of Canada
b) Dominion of Newfoundland
c) Dominion of New Brunswick
d) Dominion of Prince Edward Island
Answer: a) Dominion of Canada
The establishment of the Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR) in the late 19th century was significant because it:
a) Strengthened ties between Canada and the United States
b) Facilitated trade with Latin American countries
c) Connected Canada from coast to coast and promoted westward expansion
d) Encouraged immigration from Europe to Canada
Answer: c) Connected Canada from coast to coast and promoted westward expansion
The “Riel Rebellions” of the late 19th century were led by:
a) Indigenous leaders resisting colonial rule
b) Métis leader Louis Riel
c) British loyalists advocating for stronger ties with Britain
d) American immigrants seeking greater representation
Answer: b) Métis leader Louis Riel
The “Quebec Conference” of 1864 played a key role in:
a) Negotiating the terms of Confederation and the British North America Act
b) Promoting religious freedom in Canada
c) Establishing diplomatic relations with Indigenous nations
d) Securing Canada’s participation in World War I
Answer: a) Negotiating the terms of Confederation and the British North America Act
The “Dominion Lands Act” of 1872 promoted:
a) Religious education in Canadian schools
b) Agricultural settlement and westward expansion in Canada
c) Indigenous land rights and sovereignty
d) The construction of railways in Canada
Answer: b) Agricultural settlement and westward expansion in Canada
The “North-West Rebellion” of 1885 was primarily associated with which region of Canada?
a) Atlantic Canada
b) Prairie provinces
c) West Coast
d) Maritime provinces
Answer: b) Prairie provinces
The “British Conquest” resulted in the end of which European power’s control over Canada?
a) France
b) Spain
c) Portugal
d) The Netherlands
Answer: a) France
The “Royal Proclamation of 1763” aimed to address issues related to:
a) Indigenous land rights and settlement in the Thirteen Colonies
b) French-English relations in Canada
c) Religious freedom in New France
d) British trade policies with Europe
Answer: a) Indigenous land rights and settlement in the Thirteen Colonies
The “Treaty of Paris” in 1763 ended which major conflict and resulted in significant territorial changes?
a) American Revolutionary War
b) French and Indian War
c) War of 1812
d) Seven Years’ War
Answer: b) French and Indian War
The “Constitution Act, 1791” divided the province of Quebec into which two separate colonies?
a) Upper Canada and Lower Canada
b) Nova Scotia and New Brunswick
c) Newfoundland and Prince Edward Island
d) Quebec and Ontario
Answer: a) Upper Canada and Lower Canada
The “Patriot War” of the 1830s in Canada was primarily a struggle for:
a) Religious freedom
b) Indigenous land rights
c) Political reform and responsible government
d) Economic independence from Britain
Answer: c) Political reform and responsible government
The “Durham Report” of 1839 recommended the union of which two Canadian colonies?
a) Upper Canada and Lower Canada
b) Newfoundland and Prince Edward Island
c) Nova Scotia and New Brunswick
d) Quebec and Ontario
Answer: a) Upper Canada and Lower Canada
The “Rebellions of 1837-1838” in Upper and Lower Canada were primarily driven by:
a) Indigenous resistance against British rule
b) Opposition to the fur trade
c) Demands for political reform and representation
d) Religious conflicts between Catholics and Protestants
Answer: c) Demands for political reform and representation
The “Responsible Government” principle established in the mid-19th century meant that:
a) The British monarch had direct control over Canadian affairs
b) The Canadian Prime Minister was responsible for British affairs
c) The Canadian government was accountable to the British Parliament
d) The Canadian government was accountable to the Canadian legislature and electorate
Answer: d) The Canadian government was accountable to the Canadian legislature and electorate
The “Fenian Raids” of the late 19th century targeted Canada in an attempt to:
a) Annex Canada to the United States
b) Promote Irish culture and heritage in Canada
c) Strengthen trade ties between Canada and Europe
d) Establish diplomatic relations with Indigenous nations
Answer: a) Annex Canada to the United States
The “British North America Act, 1867” established which Dominion?
a) Dominion of Canada
b) Dominion of Newfoundland
c) Dominion of New Brunswick
d) Dominion of Prince Edward Island
Answer: a) Dominion of Canada
The establishment of the Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR) in the late 19th century was significant because it:
a) Strengthened ties between Canada and the United States
b) Facilitated trade with Latin American countries
c) Connected Canada from coast to coast and promoted westward expansion
d) Encouraged immigration from Europe to Canada
Answer: c) Connected Canada from coast to coast and promoted westward expansion
The “Riel Rebellions” of the late 19th century were led by:
a) Indigenous leaders resisting colonial rule
b) Métis leader Louis Riel
c) British loyalists advocating for stronger ties with Britain
d) American immigrants seeking greater representation
Answer: b) Métis leader Louis Riel
The “Quebec Conference” of 1864 played a key role in:
a) Negotiating the terms of Confederation and the British North America Act
b) Promoting religious freedom in Canada
c) Establishing diplomatic relations with Indigenous nations
d) Securing Canada’s participation in World War I
Answer: a) Negotiating the terms of Confederation and the British North America Act
