- 1. In the mid-18th century, the British Empire set its sights on the vast and fertile territories of North America, leading to the significant military conflict known as the Seven Years' War, which ultimately culminated in British forces capturing French Quebec. This pivotal moment in history was marked by the siege of Quebec City in 1759, where British General James Wolfe skillfully orchestrated a surprise attack against the entrenched French forces led by General Marquis de Montcalm. The ensuing battle was not only a test of military strategy and discipline but also reflected the cultural clash between the predominantly French-speaking Canadian settlers and their new British rulers. The victory at Quebec signified a major shift in control over the region, as the Treaty of Paris in 1763 formally ceded Canada from French to British hands, thereby altering the demographic and cultural landscape of North America, and sowing the seeds for future tensions that would arise from British colonial policies, leading to a gradual movement toward independence among the American colonies.
When did the British take control of Quebec from the French?
A) 1812
B) 1763
C) 1900
D) 1701
- 2. Which treaty formalized the transfer of Quebec to British control?
A) Montreal Accord
B) Quebec Pact
C) Paris Agreement
D) Treaty of Paris
- 3. Who was the British commander who led the capture of Quebec City in 1759?
A) William Pitt
B) Louis-Joseph de Montcalm
C) James Wolfe
D) George Washington
- 4. Which major city in Quebec fell to the British in 1760, a year after Quebec City?
A) Montreal
B) Calgary
C) Vancouver
D) Toronto
- 5. Which country provided military aid to the French during the Seven Years' War, including the defense of Quebec?
A) Italy
B) Spain
C) Germany
D) Russia
- 6. Which major river in Quebec was a critical transportation route during the colonial era?
A) St. Lawrence River
B) Nile River
C) Mississippi River
D) Amazon River
- 7. Who was the British Prime Minister during the conquest of Quebec?
A) Tony Blair
B) Margaret Thatcher
C) Winston Churchill
D) William Pitt the Elder
- 8. Which Indigenous leader allied with the French against the British during the Seven Years' War?
A) Pontiac
B) Tecumseh
C) Crazy Horse
D) Sitting Bull
- 9. Which European power allied with the British against the French during the Seven Years' War?
A) Austria
B) Sweden
C) Poland
D) Prussia
- 10. Which British Admiral led the naval blockade of Quebec City in 1759?
A) Francis Drake
B) Charles Saunders
C) Edward Vernon
D) Horatio Nelson
- 11. In the Treaty of Paris, France ceded all of its territories in North America to which two countries?
A) Great Britain and the Netherlands
B) Great Britain and Portugal
C) Great Britain and Spain
D) Great Britain and Russia
- 12. What was the name of the French general who led the defense of Quebec City in 1759?
A) Jacques Cartier
B) Napoleon Bonaparte
C) Jean Talon
D) Louis-Joseph de Montcalm
- 13. Which British general was sent to capture Montreal in 1760?
A) James Murray
B) Robert Clive
C) William Howe
D) John Burgoyne
- 14. Which French explorer established the first French settlement in Quebec?
A) Samuel de Champlain
B) Jacques Cartier
C) Louis Jolliet
D) René-Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle
- 15. When did the British take control of French Quebec?
A) 1759
B) 1776
C) 1812
D) 1865
- 16. What was the official language of Quebec under British rule after 1763?
A) German
B) English
C) French
D) Latin
- 17. What religious minority was protected under the Quebec Act of 1774?
A) Jews
B) Roman Catholics
C) Protestants
D) Muslims
- 18. Under the Quebec Act, what territory was added to the province of Quebec?
A) Virginia
B) New England
C) Ohio Country
D) Florida
- 19. Which European power did the British primarily compete against in North America before taking Quebec?
A) Portugal
B) Netherlands
C) Spain
D) France
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