Battle of the Plains of Abraham, Grade 7

By sstevenson
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    The Seven Years War

  • Attack on the Beauport Shore

    4000 British soldiers attack the French. 440 British soldiers are killed or wounded forcing the British to retreat.

  • Preparing the British Fleet

    General Wolfe sails from Britain with a massive force in hopes of capturing Quebec.

  • Wolfe Sails Up the St. Lawrence

    Fleet anchors down river from Quebec. Wolfe begins to strategize.

  • Feint du Beauport

    Wolfe sends observation ships to scout the Beauport shore in an attempt to convince Montcalm that the British would attack there again. Montcalm fell for Wolfe's maneuver and sent his best troops to guard the shore, leaving Quebec open.

  • The Anse-au-Foulon

    Wolfe tricks the French by capturing the guard posted at the bottom of the Anse-du-Foulon cliff face. Wolfe is able to lead 5000 troops up the path, climbing on to the Plains of Abraham.

  • The Battle of the Plains of Abraham

    The British organize themselves into a "thin red line," a battle strategy that allows for continuous fire. They quickly defeat the French troops that come to face them. Both generals fall and Quebec surrenders.

  • Articles of Capitulation

    The Articles of Capitulation of Quebec outline the terms of the French surrender. There are 11 articles that are agreed upon on behalf of the French and British crowns. Some of these demands include: the protection of civilians and their properties, and the free exercise of the Roman Catholic religion.
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    Battle of the Plains of Abraham

  • The Treaty of Paris, 1763

    This treaty ends the Seven Years War between Great Britain and France. France gives up all of its territories in mainland North America.