The Battle of Quebec 1775

Who was appointed as the leader of the Continental Army by the Second Continental Congress in June 1775?

• Richard Montgomery

• Benedict Arnold

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

Which fort did the Continental Army capture in New York during their early victories?

• Fort Niagara

• Fort Ticonderoga

• Fort Sumter

• Fort Henry

What was the main objective of the American attack on Quebec in 1775?

• To capture British naval ships

• To rally French-Canadian support against the British

• To establish a trade route

• To find new land for settlement

Which two American leaders led the joint force to attack Quebec in December 1775?

• George Washington and Thomas Jefferson

• Richard Montgomery and Benedict Arnold

• John Adams and Benjamin Franklin

• Alexander Hamilton and John Jay

What natural event did the American forces use as cover for their attack on Quebec?

• A rainstorm

• A snowstorm

• A foggy night

• A thunderstorm

What was the outcome of the 1775 Battle of Quebec for the American forces?

• A decisive victory

• A major defeat

• A stalemate

• A minor skirmish

How did the Battle of Quebec impact the American forces' position in Canada?

• They gained more territory

• They were driven out of Canada

• They formed an alliance with the British

• They established a new capital

What happened to General Richard Montgomery during the Battle of Quebec?

• He was captured

• He was killed

• He was promoted

• He retreated safely

How many American soldiers were taken prisoner during the Battle of Quebec?

• 100

• 200

• 300

• 400

What was the significance of the Battle of Quebec in the context of the Revolutionary War?

• It was the first major defeat for the Americans

• It marked the end of the war

• It was the first battle of the war

• It led to the signing of the Declaration of Independence