Battle+of+Quebec



The Battle of Quebec took place in December 31st of 1775. The Battle was in Quebec, Canada on the Plains of Abraham. The Plains of Abraham were about one and a half miles from Quebec's city walls. The battle was fought between the defending British people from Quebec City and the American Continental Army. Brigadier-General Richard Montgomery was the leader of the Continental Army. Montgomery went north from Lake Champlain to Montreal, capturing Montreal. He was accompanied by Benedict Arnold who traveled up the Kennebec River and when all the way to Quebec to capture Quebec. He had also captured Ft. Ticonderoga. Guy Carlton was the leader of the Quebec men. He served under General James Wolfe, who was known to be the "Conqueror of Quebec" In the Battle, Montgomery was killed, and Benedict Arnold (also Confederate) was wounded. There were about 400 men taken prisoner as well. Guy Carlton, the leader of the British/Quebec side of the battle was also the provincial governor. His men had not lost too many men. The Battle had taken place in a blizzard. When Montgomery made this way past the 1st and second palisade, he took about 50 men to what ended up being the block house which was part of the city's defense. The British had opened fire at the Confederates with their muskets and cannons at a very close distance. General Montgomery was killed instantly by a shot through the head. The Confederate Officer that was uninjured decided to retreat with the surviving troops, leaving Montgomery's body behind. The Battle of Quebec was a Victory for the British/Quebec people. This left the British to reinstate their power in Quebec. The significance of the outcome of the battle was that it was America's first major loss in the war, and it may have taken a toll on their confidence.


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