Canada, My Home and Native Land - 2

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1. In September 1759, the most famous battle in Canadian history, fought on Canadian soil, brought the French domination of Canada to an end. What battle am I referring to? The Battle of Montreal The Battle of Quebec The St. Lawrence Incursion Battle of the Plains of Abraham

2. Prior to the 1759 battle, a French fortress on Canadian soil was taken by the British twice. First in 1745 and again in 1758. What is the name of this fortress? Fortress Quebec Fortress Louisburg Halifax Citadel Fort Henry

3. France wasn't the only country that had their sights on Canada. A famous battle in Canadian history was fought along the shores of the Niagara river against the invading Americans in October 1812. Which battle am I referring to? The Battle of Queenston Heights The Battle of Buffalo The Battle of the Niagara Escarpment The Battle of Bull Run

4. In 1813 the Americans devised a plan to capture Montreal. They were repelled by a much smaller force of French Canadian Militia and their Mohawk allies. Which battle was this? The Battle of Coteau-du-Lac Battle of the Chateauguay The Battle of Allan's Corners The Battle of Sackett's Harbor

5. Another incursion by American forces trying to capture Montreal, landed further down the St Lawrence. The decisive battle of this campaign was fought on November 11, 1813, in a farmers field near Morrisburg, Ontario. What was the name of the farm? Ford's Farm Winham's Farm Prescott's Farm Crysler's Farm

6. On August 24, 1814, the British crossed into America from Canada and burned a good part of this American city. Which city was it? Washington Boston Detroit New York

7. Not all battles on Canadian soil were against invaders, some were fought internally. In 1837 a small force of rebels decided to try and oust the "Family Compact". This was referred to as the Upper Canada Rebellion. Who was the rebel leader? Mackenzie King Stockwell Day Brian Turner William Lyon Mackenzie

8. Another, more violent rebellion occurred around the same time in Lower Canada, called the Lower Canada Rebellion. Rioting ensued in Montreal to overthrow the British ruling clique. Who was the main instigator? Gerard Depardieu Samuel de Champlain Louis Joseph Papineau Jean Francois Mitterand

9. In 1866 another group decided to invade Canada. The force was put together by one ethnic group that thought Canada needed to be freed from the 'yoke' of British rule. Which ethnic group am I referring to? The French The Irish The Cajuns The Poles

10. Starting in the early 1960's and lasting until 1970, a certain group advocating a sovereign Quebec resorted to terrorist bombings, kidnappings and bank robberies. Their actions resulted in the deaths of five people, including a Quebec cabinet minister. What initials were they known by? SLA FLQ CIO AFL