War between France and England in Canada

Hello Students,

Here's a short video (3:41) that shows the history of the Battle of the Plains of Abraham - where British forces defeated French forces for control of Quebec City.

It uses animation to tell the story in a fun way! Enjoy!


from the Canadian Encyclopedia:

The Battle of the Plains of Abraham (September 13, 1759), also known as the Battle of Quebec, was a pivotal moment in the Seven Years' War (between France and England) and in the history of Canada.

The British invasion force led by General James Wolfe defeated French troops under the Marquis de Montcalm, leading to the surrender of Quebec to the British.

Both commanding officers died from wounds sustained during the battle. The French never recaptured Quebec and effectively lost control of New France in 1760.

At the end of the war, in 1763, France surrendered many of its colonial possessions — including Canada — to the British.

Battle of the Plains of Abraham
Date	13 September 1759
Location	Quebec City, New France
Participants	Great Britain; France, Canadian Militia, Indigenous fighters
Casualties	658 British 650 French

“A View of the Taking of Quebec”, 13 September 1759.

Library and Archives Canada/C-1078

 

This engraving shows the three stages of the Battle of the Plains of Abraham: the British disembarking, scaling the cliff and the battle.