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Canadian Non-Participation
- The Canadians, primarily Quebec's French Catholic population, did not join the American Revolution.
- Long-standing conflicts with Puritans and favorable British policies like religious tolerance discouraged their participation.
Failed Canadian Invasion
- Despite Quebec's reluctance, the Continental Congress initially sought their alliance and then invaded.
- This invasion, led by Montgomery and Arnold, failed due to logistical issues and strong British defenses.
Shifting War Objectives
- Initially, the American Revolution's objective was unclear, wavering between seeking concessions and full independence.
- British actions, like destroying Falmouth and offering freedom to slaves in Virginia, pushed public opinion towards independence.