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The Legacy of the War of 1812 in Canada
  • 1. What was a key reason for British involvement in the War of 1812?
A) Trade embargoes with Europe.
B) Territorial expansion.
C) Impressment of sailors.
D) Alliances with Native Americans.
  • 2. What act united Upper and Lower Canada in 1841?
A) The British North America Act.
B) The Constitutional Act.
C) The Act of Union.
D) The Quebec Act.
  • 3. Which Native American leader allied with the British during the War of 1812?
A) Crazy Horse.
B) Sitting Bull.
C) Tecumseh.
D) Black Hawk.
  • 4. Which Canadian city was captured and burned by American forces in 1813?
A) York (Toronto).
B) Montreal.
C) Quebec City.
D) Halifax.
  • 5. What was the significance of the Treaty of Ghent (1814)?
A) Redistributed territory to the U.S.
B) Restored pre-war boundaries.
C) Established trade agreements.
D) Granted independence to Canada.
  • 6. Who was the Canadian commander at the Battle of Queenston Heights?
A) Laura Secord.
B) William Tecumseh Sherman.
C) Paul comte de Lestage.
D) Sir Isaac Brock.
  • 7. Who is known for their famous mid-war Canadian ride to warn of American forces?
A) Mary Ann Shadd.
B) Emily Carr.
C) Nellie McClung.
D) Laura Secord.
  • 8. How did the War of 1812 affect the relationship between Canada and the United States?
A) Led to Canadian annexation.
B) Increased mutual suspicion.
C) Established a military alliance.
D) Resulted in an immediate peace treaty.
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