Self-Rule for British Colonies Quiz

What is a dominion in the context of the British Empire?

• A nation in the British Empire allowed to govern its own domestic affairs

• A place where convicts are sent to serve their sentences

• A local control over domestic affairs

• An unofficial military force seeking independence

What does home rule refer to?

• Control over international relations

• Local control over domestic affairs

• A place where convicts are sent

• A nation in the British Empire

What was the Irish Republican Army?

• A nation in the British Empire

• A place where convicts are sent

• Unofficial military force seeking independence

• Local control over domestic affairs

When did Britain win Canada from France?

• 1791

• 1763

• 1871

• 1800

What was one reason why Ireland was split into two parts?

• The British feared the Catholic majority would be unfair to the Protestant minority.

• Ireland wanted to join the United States.

• The Irish wanted to form a new alliance with France.

• The British wanted to create a buffer zone with Scotland.

Who were the native people of New Zealand?

• Maori

• Aborigines

• Inuit

• Zulu

Which country was the first to use the secret ballot in elections?

• Australia

• New Zealand

• Canada

• Ireland

What was the Irish Republican Army?

• A military force seeking independence for Ireland.

• A political party in Northern Ireland.

• A group of Irish farmers.

• A British military unit stationed in Ireland.

What was a consequence of the British government formally joining Ireland to Britain in 1801?

• Complete independence for Ireland

• Setback for Irish nationalism

• Economic prosperity for Ireland

• Unification with Scotland

What was a major effect of the pressure from English landowners during the Great Famine?

• Economic prosperity for Irish peasants

• Many Irish losing their land

• Complete independence for Ireland

• Peaceful resolution