Who refused to surrender Quebec to the English in 1690, replying 'from the mouths of my cannons'?
Answer: Count Frontenac
Count Frontenac refused to surrender Quebec to the English in 1690, saying 'My only reply will be from the mouths of my cannons!'
All answer choices
- Count Frontenac (correct answer)
- Samuel de Champlain
- Jean Talon
- Bishop Laval
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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