Battle of Quebec (1759)
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The Battle of Quebec (1759) was a pivotal engagement in North America during the Seven Years' War, in which British forces captured Quebec City from the French, effectively sealing British dominance in Canada.
All labels observed (12)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| Battle of the Plains of Abraham | 28 |
| Siege of Quebec (1759) | 7 |
| Battle of Quebec (1759) canonical | 5 |
| Battle of Quebec | 2 |
| Quebec 1759 | 2 |
| Siege of Quebec | 2 |
| British expedition against Quebec 1759 | 1 |
| British siege of Quebec | 1 |
| Fall of Quebec (1759) | 1 |
| Plains of Abraham | 1 |
| Siege of Quebec 1759 | 1 |
| siege of Quebec | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
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Target entity: Battle of Quebec (1759) Context triple: [Seven Years' War, majorBattle, Battle of Quebec (1759)]
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A.
Invasion of Quebec (1775)
The Invasion of Quebec (1775) was an early American Revolutionary War campaign in which Continental Army forces attempted, but ultimately failed, to capture the British-controlled province of Quebec and rally its inhabitants against British rule.
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Siege of Boston
The Siege of Boston was an early and pivotal American Revolutionary War campaign in 1775–1776 in which colonial forces surrounded and ultimately forced the British army to evacuate the city.
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Battle of Bunker Hill
The Battle of Bunker Hill was a pivotal early engagement of the American Revolutionary War in June 1775, demonstrating that colonial forces could mount a strong resistance against the British despite ultimately losing the ground.
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D.
Battle of Blenheim
The Battle of Blenheim was a major 1704 victory for the Grand Alliance over France and Bavaria that marked a turning point in the War of the Spanish Succession.
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E.
Battle of Baltimore
The Battle of Baltimore was a key War of 1812 engagement in which American forces successfully defended the city and Fort McHenry from British attack, inspiring the lyrics of the United States national anthem.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
Target entity: Battle of Quebec (1759) Target entity description: The Battle of Quebec (1759) was a pivotal engagement in North America during the Seven Years' War, in which British forces captured Quebec City from the French, effectively sealing British dominance in Canada.
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A.
Invasion of Quebec (1775)
The Invasion of Quebec (1775) was an early American Revolutionary War campaign in which Continental Army forces attempted, but ultimately failed, to capture the British-controlled province of Quebec and rally its inhabitants against British rule.
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B.
Siege of Boston
The Siege of Boston was an early and pivotal American Revolutionary War campaign in 1775–1776 in which colonial forces surrounded and ultimately forced the British army to evacuate the city.
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C.
Battle of Bunker Hill
The Battle of Bunker Hill was a pivotal early engagement of the American Revolutionary War in June 1775, demonstrating that colonial forces could mount a strong resistance against the British despite ultimately losing the ground.
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D.
Battle of Blenheim
The Battle of Blenheim was a major 1704 victory for the Grand Alliance over France and Bavaria that marked a turning point in the War of the Spanish Succession.
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E.
Battle of Baltimore
The Battle of Baltimore was a key War of 1812 engagement in which American forces successfully defended the city and Fort McHenry from British attack, inspiring the lyrics of the United States national anthem.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (48)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
battle
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event in the French and Indian War ⓘ event in the Seven Years' War ⓘ military engagement ⓘ |
| alsoKnownAs |
Battle of Quebec (1759)
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surface form:
Battle of the Plains of Abraham
|
| belligerent |
British Army
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Canadian militia ⓘ France ⓘ French Army ⓘ Great Britain ⓘ Indigenous allies of France ⓘ |
| campaign | British campaign against New France ⓘ |
| casualtiesAndLosses |
British casualties approximately 650 killed and wounded
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French casualties approximately 1,500 killed and wounded ⓘ |
| combatantStrength |
approximately 4,500 British troops
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approximately 4,500 French regulars and militia ⓘ |
| commander |
Charles Saunders
ⓘ
George Townshend ⓘ James Wolfe ⓘ Jean-Baptiste Nicolas Roch de Ramezay ⓘ Louis-Joseph de Montcalm ⓘ |
| conflict | Seven Years' War ⓘ |
| countryAtTime |
Kingdom of France
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Kingdom of Great Britain ⓘ |
| date | 13 September 1759 ⓘ |
| defensiveFeature | French defensive positions around Quebec City ⓘ |
| followedBy | Battle of Sainte-Foy ⓘ |
| geographicalFeature | fought on plateau west of Quebec City ⓘ |
| historicalPeriod | 18th century ⓘ |
| location |
New France
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Plains of Abraham ⓘ Quebec City ⓘ |
| longTermConsequence |
end of effective French colonial rule in Canada
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establishment of British dominance in Canada ⓘ |
| notableDeath |
James Wolfe
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Louis-Joseph de Montcalm ⓘ |
| objective | capture of Quebec City ⓘ |
| outcome | British capture of Quebec City ⓘ |
| partOf |
Seven Years' War
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surface form:
French and Indian War
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| precededBy |
Battle of Quebec (1759)
self-linksurface differs
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surface form:
Siege of Quebec (1759)
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| region | North America ⓘ |
| result | British victory ⓘ |
| strategicSignificance |
decisive for British control of Canada
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turning point in the Seven Years' War in North America ⓘ |
| tacticUsed |
British amphibious landing near Anse-au-Foulon
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British line infantry volley fire ⓘ |
| treatyConsequence | Treaty of Paris (1763) ⓘ |
| year | 1759 ⓘ |
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Subject: Battle of Quebec (1759) Description of subject: The Battle of Quebec (1759) was a pivotal engagement in North America during the Seven Years' War, in which British forces captured Quebec City from the French, effectively sealing British dominance in Canada.
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