Economic Grievances and Loyalist Migration

The video explores the rebellion in the 13 colonies, the causes of the War of Independence, and the resulting loyalist migration to Canada. It discusses the impact of these events on Canadian identity, the challenges faced by loyalists, and the land issues involving First Nations. The formation of Upper and Lower Canada is also covered, highlighting the development of a bilingual nation.

What was one of the main economic grievances of the 13 colonies that led to the rebellion?

• High tariffs on exports

• Excessive taxation on local goods

• Inability to trade with countries other than Britain

• Lack of access to British markets

What was the impact of the Quebec Act of 1774 on the 13 colonies?

• It gave the Ohio Valley to Quebec

• It granted independence to the colonies

• It allowed free trade with other countries

• It reduced taxes on imports

Why did the American revolutionaries expect support from the Canadians during their invasion?

• They offered Canadians economic incentives

• They promised Canadians independence

• They had a historical alliance with Canadians

• They believed Canadians were oppressed under British rule

What was the outcome of the American invasion of Quebec City?

• Support from Canadian locals

• Successful capture of the city

• Failure due to narrow streets and a snowstorm

• Immediate British surrender

What was a significant reason for some colonists remaining loyal to Britain during the American Revolution?

• Desire for independence

• Economic ties with Britain

• Support for American revolutionary ideals

• Fear of French influence

Why did many loyalists migrate to Nova Scotia after the American Revolution?

• To join the American revolutionaries

• To escape persecution and find safety

• To establish a new independent nation

• To seek economic opportunities in the south

What was a major challenge faced by black loyalists in Nova Scotia?

• Exclusion from trade opportunities

• Poor quality of land received

• Lack of political representation

• Inability to practice their religion

What was a consequence of the loyalist migration to Nova Scotia?

• Decrease in population

• Division of the colony into New Brunswick and Nova Scotia

• Unification with Quebec

• Immediate economic prosperity

How did the division of Quebec into Upper and Lower Canada contribute to the development of Canada?

• It led to economic prosperity

• It ended British rule

• It established a bilingual nation

• It resolved land disputes

What was the significance of the Constitution Act of 1791?

• It granted independence to the 13 colonies

• It established a single language policy

• It divided Quebec into Upper and Lower Canada

• It ended the American Revolution