American Invasion of Canada - 1775

What was the initial mistake made by the Continental Army during their invasion of Canada?

• They lost their way in the wilderness.

• They ran out of supplies.

• They attacked the wrong fort.

• They fired upon their own troops.

Why was Major General Guy Carlton concerned about the loyalty of the Quebec population?

• They were mostly English settlers.

• They had previously rebelled against British rule.

• They had strong ties with the Continental Army.

• They were largely French and Catholic.

What was the strategic importance of Fort St. John's for the British?

• It was the main supply depot for the British army.

• It was the gateway to Montreal and Quebec.

• It housed the majority of British troops in Canada.

• It was the only fort with heavy artillery.

What was the reaction of the indigenous tribes to Carlton's appeal for support?

• They fully supported the British.

• They remained neutral, waiting to see who would win.

• They launched their own attacks on the British.

• They allied with the Continental Army.

What was a significant challenge faced by General Montgomery during the siege of Fort St. John's?

• Lack of experienced soldiers.

• Shortage of artillery.

• Hostile weather conditions.

• Desertion of his troops.

Why did General Montgomery take over command from General Schuyler?

• Schuyler was reassigned to another mission.

• Schuyler fell ill and could not continue.

• Schuyler was promoted to a higher position.

• Schuyler was captured by the British.

What was one of the major obstacles faced by Benedict Arnold's expedition through Maine?

• Hostile Native American tribes.

• Lack of support from local settlers.

• Severe winter storms.

• Inaccurate maps and faulty equipment.

How did Arnold's men manage to survive when their supplies ran low during the expedition?

• They received aid from local tribes.

• They hunted local wildlife.

• They boiled leather and ate their shoes.

• They found a hidden cache of food.

What was a key factor in the failure of Arnold's expedition to reach Quebec in time?

• Severe weather conditions.

• Mutiny among the troops.

• Lack of leadership and direction.

• Sabotage and misinformation.

What was the state of Quebec when Arnold's expedition finally arrived?

• It was undefended and easy to capture.

• It had been abandoned by the British.

• It was under siege by another force.

• It was fortified and prepared for an attack.