Which region did the Quebec Act place within Quebec's territory?

• A. The Ohio Valley.
• B. The Great Lakes region only.
• C. The Mississippi Valley.
• D. The Atlantic coast.

Answer: (D)

The Quebec Act extended Quebec’s boundaries westward to include lands reaching the Mississippi River, bringing areas around the Great Lakes and the Ohio Valley under Quebec’s control. The Atlantic coast, by contrast, was not included in this expansion. If you’re choosing the region that fits this expansion, the Mississippi Valley is the best fit, since the western boundary was set at the Mississippi River. The act also encompassed the Great Lakes area and Ohio Valley, but the key point is the westward reach to the Mississippi.