Chapter 3: Part 4 Quiz (graded)

What was the goal of the American rebels' letter to the Canadiens in 1774?

• To ask for financial support

• To encourage them to join the fight for independence

• To warn them of an upcoming invasion

• To convince them to stay neutral

Why did many Canadiens choose to remain neutral during the American Revolution?

• They feared British punishment

• They were unsure about the outcome of the war

• They had no strong ties to either side

• All of the above

Who was Monseigneur Briand?

• A French soldier who fought for the Americans

• A Catholic bishop who urged Canadiens to stay loyal to Britain

• A British governor who signed the Treaty of Paris

• A Loyalist leader who fled to Quebec

Why did the American invasion of Quebec fail?

• The Canadiens refused to support them

• The harsh winter weakened the American troops

• The British forces successfully defended Quebec City

• All of the above

How did the British government try to maintain loyalty in Quebec during the war?

• They gave more political power to the Canadiens

• They granted religious freedom to Catholics

• They increased taxes on American goods

• They promised independence if Quebec remained loyal

The slogan “No taxation without representation” was used by:

• British Loyalists

• American Rebels

• Neutral Settlers

• Canadiens in Quebec

What was the Treaty of Paris (1783)?

• An agreement that ended the Seven Years’ War

• A document recognizing American independence

• A treaty that made Quebec part of the United States

• A law that granted voting rights to Canadiens

Who were the Loyalists?

• People who fought for American independence

• British settlers who remained loyal to the King and moved to Quebec

• Canadiens who fought to restore French rule

• American soldiers who settled in Canada after the war

Why did many Loyalists migrate to Quebec?

• They were forced out of the U.S. after the war

• They wanted to be part of the new American government

• Quebec was offering free land to settlers

• They wanted to escape religious persecution

Which of the following was an economic impact of the Loyalist migration?

• New towns and settlements were built

• Trade and business increased

• English became more common in commerce

• All of the above