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What were the effects of the Quebec Act on both Americans and Canadians?
A. It forced all Canadians to support the American cause.
B. It made both Americans and Canadians support British rule.
C. It angered Americans but helped Canadians keep their culture and religion.
D. It caused a war between Canada and the United States.
C. It angered Americans but helped Canadians keep their culture and religion.
How is the author's purpose developed to show the Americans made multiple efforts to convince Canada to join the revolution?
A. By listing each battle between the U.S. and Britain
B. By explaining the letters George Washington wrote to Canada
C. By describing pamphlets, battles, and visits from leaders like Franklin
D. By quoting speeches from French Canadians
C. By describing pamphlets, battles, and visits from leaders like Franklin
What does the word neutral mean in the sentence, “Most French Canadians chose to remain neutral during the conflict”?
A. To join both sides
B. To fight against both sides
C. To take no side in the conflict
D. To spy on the British
C. To take no side in the conflict
Which sentence best summarizes the article?
A. Americans and Canadians had a long war over who would control Quebec.
B. The U.S. and Canada worked together to defeat the British.
C. Americans tried to convince Canada to join the revolution, but cultural differences and loyalty to Britain kept Canada from becoming the fourteenth state.
D. Canada joined the U.S. after the war ended.
C. Americans tried to convince Canada to join the revolution, but cultural differences and loyalty to Britain kept Canada from becoming the fourteenth state.
What caused the American soldiers to retreat from Quebec City on December 31, 1775?
A. A surprise Canadian alliance with France
B. Fierce resistance and harsh winter weather
C. A peaceful agreement with British troops
D. Lack of weapons and maps
B. Fierce resistance and harsh winter weather
What evidence does the author provide to show the different perspectives between Americans and Canadians?
A. By describing how both groups wanted total independence
B. By showing how Canadians valued their culture, while Americans wanted change
C. By explaining that both sides fought in the French and Indian War
D. By comparing leaders like Washington and Franklin
B. By showing how Canadians valued their culture, while Americans wanted change
What is the meaning of the word persuade in “Benjamin Franklin and others tried to persuade Canadians to join the revolution”?
A. Confuse
B. Force
C. Trick
D. Convince
D. Convince
Which detail is LEAST important to include in a summary of the passage?
A. British control of Quebec began after the French and Indian War
B. Americans sent pamphlets and leaders like Franklin to gain Canadian support
C. The Americans attacked Quebec City on December 31, 1775
D. The weather during the battle was snowy and cold
D. The weather during the battle was snowy and cold
How did the arrival of British ships affect the American efforts to gain Canadian support?
A. It convinced Canadians to support the Americans
B. It caused the Americans to build a navy
C. It forced the Americans to leave Canada
D. It started a trade deal between Canada and America
C. It forced the Americans to leave Canada
How does the author show that Canadians and Americans had different points of view about freedom?
A. By describing Canada’s economy in great detail
B. By comparing the American view of British rule to the Canadian view
C. By explaining that Canadians wanted war with Britain
D. By showing that Canada had no interest in religion
B. By comparing the American view of British rule to the Canadian view
What does retreat most likely mean in the sentence “The Americans had to retreat”?
A. Move forward
B. Fall back or withdraw
C. Take over
D. Hide underground
B. Fall back or withdraw
What was a main reason Canada did not join the American Revolution, based on the text?
A. Canada had a stronger army
B. Canada preferred French rule
C. Canadians were culturally different and feared American control
D. Canadians wanted to start their own country
C. Canadians were culturally different and feared American control
What caused many Canadians to remain neutral during the American Revolution?
A. They were unsure which side would win
B. They had different cultures and didn’t fully trust the Americans
C. They were promised land in the United States
D. They were forced to fight for the British
B. They had different cultures and didn’t fully trust the Americans
Which sentence best shows the author's perspective about the American effort to bring Canada into the revolution?
A. That it was foolish and never serious
B. That it was successful and changed Canadian politics
C. That it was well-planned but failed due to lack of Canadian support
D. That Canadians were excited to join from the beginning
C. That it was well-planned but failed due to lack of Canadian support
What does tyranny mean in the sentence “Americans claimed they were fighting against British tyranny”?
A. Fair leadership
B. Rule by the people
C. Cruel and unfair government
D. A type of peaceful agreement
C. Cruel and unfair government
Which sentence would be MOST important in a summary of the heading “The Quebec Act: Different Perspectives”?
A. Most French Canadians stayed neutral during the revolution.
B. Many Americans enjoyed reading the Quebec Act.
C. The Quebec Act included rules about taxes.
D. Americans moved into Quebec to start new businesses.
A. Most French Canadians stayed neutral during the revolution.
What was one effect of Loyalists moving to Canada after the revolution?
A. Canada began a war with Britain
B. Canada joined the United States
C. Canada remained part of the British Empire
D. Canada became a French colony again
C. Canada remained part of the British Empire
How is the author's purpose developed?
A. To explain how Canada became part of the United States
B. To entertain readers with a fictional story about the American Revolution
C. To inform readers about the historical reasons why Canada did not become the fourteenth state
D. To persuade Canadians to join the American Revolution
C. To inform readers about the historical reasons why Canada did not become the fourteenth state
What does the word resistance mean in the sentence: “The Americans attacked Quebec City but faced fierce resistance and harsh winter weather”?
A. Help or support
B. Fighting back or opposition
C. Silence and confusion
D. Planning a celebration
B. Fighting back or opposition
What is the central idea of the passage?
A. Canada was eager to join the United States during the American Revolution.
B. The American Revolution affected only the thirteen colonies.
C. The United States tried to include Canada, but many factors caused Canada to remain loyal to Britain.
D. The Quebec Act ended the American Revolution.
C. The United States tried to include Canada, but many factors caused Canada to remain loyal to Britain.