U.S. Fenians invade Canada - Quiz
- 1. When did the Fenians invade Canada?
A) 1866
B) 1900
C) 1875
D) 1850
- 2. Which river did the Fenians cross to invade Canada?
A) Niagara River
B) Mississippi River
C) Hudson River
D) Colorado River
- 3. The Fenian raids occurred during which century?
A) 20th century
B) 19th century
C) 18th century
D) 21st century
- 4. Who was the leader of the Fenians during the invasion of Canada?
A) Michael Collins
B) Gerry Adams
C) Eamon de Valera
D) John O'Neill
- 5. Which significant event in Irish history served as a key motivator for the Fenian invasions of Canada?
A) Good Friday Agreement
B) Great Famine
C) Irish Civil War
D) Easter Rising
- 6. Which battle during the Fenian raids in Canada is considered a significant defeat for the Fenians?
A) Battle of Ridgeway
B) Battle of York
C) Battle of Montreal
D) Battle of Quebec
- 7. Which important Canadian city was targeted by the Fenians but not attacked?
A) Halifax
B) Toronto
C) Vancouver
D) Calgary
- 8. The Fenians viewed their actions in Canada as part of a continuing struggle for:
A) Irish independence
B) World domination
C) Religious conflict
D) American expansionism
- 9. During the Fenian raids, which Irish-American organization supported the invasion?
A) Fenian Brotherhood
B) Irish Republican Army
C) Sinn Féin
D) Ancient Order of Hibernians
- 10. What treaty ultimately resolved the border issues that fueled the Fenian invasions?
A) Treaty of Versailles
B) Treaty of Ghent
C) Treaty of Paris
D) Treaty of Washington
- 11. Which Canadian province was a target of the Fenian raids?
A) Quebec
B) Nova Scotia
C) Ontario
D) Alberta
- 12. Which U.S. President was in office during the Fenian invasions of Canada?
A) Ulysses S. Grant
B) Abraham Lincoln
C) Andrew Johnson
D) James Buchanan
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