Benedict Arnold and the Invasion of Quebec

What was the outcome of Benedict Arnold's invasion of Quebec on New Year's Day?

• A decisive victory for the Continental Army

• A successful capture of Quebec City

• A stalemate with no significant losses

• A disastrous defeat with many casualties

Why did Governor Carlton choose not to attack the American camp during the Siege of Quebec?

• He was unsure of the Continental Army's numbers

• He was planning a surprise attack later

• He was waiting for reinforcements from France

• He wanted to negotiate peace with the Americans

What was one of the challenges faced by the Continental Army during the Siege of Quebec?

• Lack of leadership

• Smallpox outbreaks

• Support from local Canadians

• Overwhelming British reinforcements

What significant event pushed Congress closer to declaring independence from Great Britain?

• The victory at the Battle of Bunker Hill

• The defeat at the Siege of Boston

• King George III's speech declaring the revolutionaries traitors

• The successful capture of Quebec

What was the main reason for the American retreat from Quebec?

• A peace treaty with Britain

• A harsh winter approaching

• A successful British counterattack

• Lack of reinforcements and supplies

What was the significance of Richard Montgomery in the American Revolution?

• He led the Continental Army to victory in Quebec

• He negotiated peace with the British

• He became a symbol of martyrdom for the revolutionaries

• He was the first American general to win a major battle

How did Benedict Arnold's actions on Lake Champlain impact the British advance?

• He surrendered to the British forces

• He successfully captured the entire British fleet

• He delayed the British, preventing them from reaching Albany before winter

• He retreated without engaging the British

What was the impact of Arnold's naval engagement on Lake Champlain?

• It led to a decisive American victory

• It delayed the British advance, buying time for the Americans

• It had no significant impact on the war

• It resulted in the capture of Arnold by the British

What was one of the outcomes of the war on Canada?

• Quebec was divided into Upper and Lower Canada

• The French language was banned in Canada

• Canada gained independence from Britain

• Canada became a part of the United States

How did the failed invasion of Quebec affect Arnold's career?

• He was promoted to a higher rank

• He was court-martialed and imprisoned

• He gained admirers in Congress but also faced political enemies

• He retired from military service