The imagined invasion depends on Canadians welcoming American troops as liberators. French Canadians had resisted American takeover during the War of 1812 and are expected here to defend Canada again. Quebec therefore presents a political and military obstacle rather than an automatic source of support for annexation. This reaction further weakens the scenario’s assumption of a quick, friendly occupation.
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French Canadians undermine the liberator premise
French Canadian resistance makes a welcoming occupation of Quebec especially difficult to sustain as a premise.