The Battle of Quebec was an attempt on December 31, 1775 by American revolutionaries to capture the Canadian city of Quebec and enlist Canadian support for the Revolutionary War. Benedict Arnold and Richard Montgomery were two of the American commanders in the assault, which failed. The battle put an end to any hopes of Canada rising in rebellion with the Americans.(note: this battle is different from the battle between french and british during the seven years war.)

See also: Arnold Expedition

External links

• Siege of Quebec and Death of General Montgomery
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Battle Of Quebec 1775

Generals:

Generals for the Battle of Quebec were, The Governor of Canada, Guy Carleton and Colonel Allen Maclean. General Benedict Arnold and Brigadier General Montgomery commanded the American Revolutionary forces .

Size of the Armies:

Around 1,200 on both sides. The men wore whatever was available to them. Only a small party of British Soldiers wore a uniform. Weapons were a few bayonets and mostly muskets. The British used their benefit of the cities fortifications and very heavy guns.

Summary of what Happened:

General Montgomery led an attack on Lake Champlain route into the country of Canada. Meanwhile Arnold took his armies through Main to Canada. General Washington was taking his armies and blocking the British from sending troops to Quebec. In late October 1774 The American Forces arrived with Gen. Arnold across the St. Lawrence River looking down upon the City of Quebec. Arnold on November 1775 took is forces across the St. Lawrence over coming the Plains of Abraham summoning the garrison protecting Quebec to come out and fight. Getting no response Arnold attacked at night but was being beaten back. With this British victory it untimely determining the outcome of the Battle of Quebec. Follow-up: Following the battle the Americans left Canada and there was never another serious attempt to bring Canadians into the American Revolution against the British.

References:

• History of the British Army by Sir John Fortescue

• The War of the Revolution by Christopher Ward.