SS7 CH 6 Becoming Canada Test Review

The Thirteen Colonies wanted independence from Britain because they wanted more control over their own affairs.

• True

• False

When the Americans invaded Québec in 1775, the Canadiens joined them against the British.

• True

• False

The United Empire Loyalists were Americans who wanted to remain under British rule.

• True

• False

Most Americans were Loyalists.

• True

• False

After the American War of Independence, the Loyalists who moved to Nova Scotia found life very easy compared to those who moved to Québec.

• True

• False

The influence of the Loyalists was the reason that Nova Scotia and Québec were both split into two separate colonies.

• True

• False

Between the years 1815 and 1850, few immigrants from Britain arrived in British North America.

• True

• False

The ocean voyage between Britain and North America was usually crowded, dangerous, and long.

• True

• False

The colonies in British North America had colonial governments. That is, Britain had the power to appoint people who made decision for the colonies.

• True

• False

The reformers won a few battles, but in the end British soldiers and volunteers loyal to Britain won out over the reformers.

• True

• False