The war and the loyalists (Edexcel GCSE History): Quizzes
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What percentage of American colonists remained loyal to Britain during the War of Independence?
What percentage of American colonists remained loyal to Britain during the War of Independence?
20%
How many loyalists actively fought in loyalist military units alongside British forces?
How many loyalists actively fought in loyalist military units alongside British forces?
19,000
What happened to loyalists after the American victory?
What happened to loyalists after the American victory?
Faced violence and property theft
How much compensation did loyalists claim vs what the British government actually paid?
How much compensation did loyalists claim vs what the British government actually paid?
£10m claimed, £3m paid
When did loyalists first send advance parties to assess Nova Scotia for settlement?
When did loyalists first send advance parties to assess Nova Scotia for settlement?
January 1783
When did the first wave of loyalists depart from New York?
When did the first wave of loyalists depart from New York?
April 1783
By the end of 1783, how many loyalists had settled in Nova Scotia?
By the end of 1783, how many loyalists had settled in Nova Scotia?
30,000
What size land grants did loyalists receive in Nova Scotia and Quebec?
What size land grants did loyalists receive in Nova Scotia and Quebec?
200-1200 acres
How many free black loyalists settled in Birchtown, Nova Scotia by early 1784?
How many free black loyalists settled in Birchtown, Nova Scotia by early 1784?
15,000
What happened to Nova Scotia in 1784 to address conflicts between loyalists and settlers?
What happened to Nova Scotia in 1784 to address conflicts between loyalists and settlers?
Split in two, creating New Brunswick
When was Quebec divided to create Upper and Lower Canada?
When was Quebec divided to create Upper and Lower Canada?
1791
What major challenge did loyalist settlers face in their first Canadian winter?
What major challenge did loyalist settlers face in their first Canadian winter?
Many died in harsh conditions