U.S. Fenians invade Canada
- 1. When did the Fenians invade Canada?
A) 1875
B) 1850
C) 1900
D) 1866
- 2. Which river did the Fenians cross to invade Canada?
A) Mississippi River
B) Niagara River
C) Hudson River
D) Colorado River
- 3. The Fenian raids occurred during which century?
A) 20th century
B) 21st century
C) 19th century
D) 18th century
- 4. Who was the leader of the Fenians during the invasion of Canada?
A) Gerry Adams
B) Eamon de Valera
C) Michael Collins
D) John O'Neill
- 5. Which Canadian province was a target of the Fenian raids?
A) Nova Scotia
B) Ontario
C) Alberta
D) Quebec
- 6. Which battle during the Fenian raids in Canada is considered a significant defeat for the Fenians?
A) Battle of York
B) Battle of Quebec
C) Battle of Montreal
D) Battle of Ridgeway
- 7. During the Fenian raids, which Irish-American organization supported the invasion?
A) Ancient Order of Hibernians
B) Sinn Féin
C) Irish Republican Army
D) Fenian Brotherhood
- 8. Which U.S. President was in office during the Fenian invasions of Canada?
A) Ulysses S. Grant
B) Abraham Lincoln
C) James Buchanan
D) Andrew Johnson
- 9. Which important Canadian city was targeted by the Fenians but not attacked?
A) Vancouver
B) Toronto
C) Halifax
D) Calgary
- 10. The Fenians viewed their actions in Canada as part of a continuing struggle for:
A) World domination
B) American expansionism
C) Irish independence
D) Religious conflict
- 11. Which significant event in Irish history served as a key motivator for the Fenian invasions of Canada?
A) Easter Rising
B) Great Famine
C) Good Friday Agreement
D) Irish Civil War
- 12. What treaty ultimately resolved the border issues that fueled the Fenian invasions?
A) Treaty of Paris
B) Treaty of Washington
C) Treaty of Versailles
D) Treaty of Ghent
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