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