Canadian Citizenship Practice Test 2026

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How many people loyal to the Crown, known as 'Loyalists', fled to Nova Scotia and Quebec during the American Revolution?

About 3,000

Over 10,000

More than 40,000

During the American Revolution, many American colonists who remained loyal to the British Crown were forced to flee to other colonies such as Nova Scotia and Quebec. According to historical estimates, more than 40,000 Loyalists made the journey to these British-held territories. Options A and D are incorrect because they represent a smaller and larger number, respectively, than the actual number of Loyalists who fled. Option B may seem like a reasonable estimate, but it does not accurately reflect the significant and widespread impact of the Loyalists' exodus during this time period. Therefore, the most accurate answer is C.

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About 50,000

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