Fill in the blank. In 1813, Lt.-Col. Charles de Salaberry and mostly French-Canadian soldiers turned back an American invasion at ______.
Answer: Châteauguay
In 1813, Lieutenant-Colonel Charles de Salaberry and about 460 soldiers, mostly French Canadiens, turned back 4,000 American invaders at Châteauguay.
All answer choices
- Châteauguay (correct answer)
- Queenston Heights
- Detroit
- Beaver Dams
This practice question is based on Discover Canada, the official study guide for the Canadian citizenship test. Brush up on this topic in our History study guide.
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