The two correct answers that effectively rewrite the sentences by rearranging phrases and clauses are:
B. In Montreal, Quebec, in 1834, modern lacrosse, invented by indigenous Americans, was first played.
Explanation: This sentence reorders the information by starting with the location (Montreal, Quebec), followed by the time (1834), and then specifying that modern lacrosse was invented by indigenous Americans.
D. Modern lacrosse, invented by indigenous Americans before this, was first played in 1834 in Montreal, Quebec.
Explanation: This sentence rephrases the information by emphasizing that modern lacrosse was invented by indigenous Americans before 1834 and was first played in Montreal, Quebec.