Canada and USA: A Historical Separation

What was the main reason the British offered a generous deal to the Americans at the end of the American Revolution?

• To punish the loyalists

• To expand British territories in Europe

• To ensure a strong trading partner

• To weaken the French influence in North America

During the War of 1812, what was a significant factor that helped the British repel American forces?

• Superior naval power

• Support from indigenous allies

• French military assistance

• American lack of interest

What was the outcome of the War of 1812 regarding the US-Canada border?

• The US gained significant Canadian territories

• Canada became part of the USA

• The US lost territories to Canada

• The border remained largely unchanged

What was the Patriot War?

• A war between the US and Mexico

• A naval battle on the Great Lakes

• A conflict between the US and Britain over Maine

• A series of border raids by Canadian rebels and US citizens

How was the border between Maine and Canada finally settled?

• Through military conflict

• Through negotiation between the US and Britain

• By a decision of the United Nations

• By a treaty with France

What was the main theme of James Polk's presidential campaign?

• Economic reform

• Neutrality

• Manifest Destiny

• Isolationism

Which territory was a focus of negotiation between the US and Britain during Polk's presidency?

• Florida

• Oregon

• Alaska

• Texas

What was the concept of 'Manifest Destiny' primarily about?

• The notion of maintaining peace with indigenous tribes

• The idea that the US was destined to expand across the continent

• The belief in American cultural superiority

• The strategy to develop industrial power

What was a significant result of Polk's negotiations with Britain?

• The US gained control of all of Canada

• The US and Britain went to war

• The US lost the Oregon Territory

• The border was set at the 49th parallel

What major event shifted the US focus away from territorial expansion after Polk's presidency?

• The War of 1812

• The American Civil War

• The annexation of Hawaii

• The Spanish-American War