Plains of Abraham

What was the Battle of the Plains of Abraham a symbol of in Canadian history?

• The British conquest of North America

• The French defense of Québec

• The signing of the Treaty of Paris

• The beginning of the Seven Years' War

What did the British capture as a result of the Battle of the Plains of Abraham?

• The entire region of New France

• Montréal

• The French fleet

• Québec, the capital of New France

What happened after the French army retreated to Montréal following the battle?

• They abandoned New France

• They negotiated peace with the British

• They returned to Québec and defeated the British at the Battle of Sainte-Foy

• They surrendered to the British

What ended the Seven Years’ War?

• The Battle of Québec

• The Battle of Sainte-Foy

• The arrival of British ships at Québec

• The Treaty of Paris

What did France give up under the Treaty of Paris?

• The city of Paris

• Almost all its claims to North America

• Its colonies in Africa

• Its fleet in the Atlantic

Who was Pontiac?

• A French admiral

• The last governor of New France

• A leader of the Odawa Nation

• A British general

What did Pontiac organize?

• The construction of new fortifications in Québec

• A celebration of the British victory

• An alliance of First Nations to oppose Britain’s takeover

• The surrender of Québec to the British

Who surrendered to the British in 1760?

• Pierre de Rigaud de Vaudreuil de Cavagnial

• Pontiac

• Minweweh

• The king of France

What did the British supply ships bring to Québec after the battle of Sainte-Foy?

• New orders from the king

• Supplies and troops

• A peace treaty

• French prisoners of war

What was guaranteed for the Canadiens in the Treaty of Paris?

• Their return to France

• Independence from British rule

• The right to keep their lands

• The ability to practice their Catholic faith