Invasion of Quebec (1775)
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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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Target entity: Invasion of Quebec (1775) Context triple: [Province of Quebec, significantEvent, Invasion of Quebec (1775)]
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Battles of Lexington and Concord
The Battles of Lexington and Concord were the opening military engagements of the American Revolutionary War, marking the start of armed conflict between Great Britain and its thirteen American colonies in April 1775.
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Burning of Washington
The Burning of Washington was a British attack during the War of 1812 in which invading forces captured and set fire to multiple U.S. government buildings in the capital, including the presidential mansion.
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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.
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Boston Massacre
The Boston Massacre was a deadly confrontation between British soldiers and American colonists in 1770 that intensified anti-British sentiment and helped spark the American Revolution.
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American Revolutionary War
The American Revolutionary War was an 18th-century conflict in which the thirteen American colonies fought for and won independence from Great Britain, leading to the founding of the United States.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
Target entity: Invasion of Quebec (1775) Target entity description: 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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A.
Battles of Lexington and Concord
The Battles of Lexington and Concord were the opening military engagements of the American Revolutionary War, marking the start of armed conflict between Great Britain and its thirteen American colonies in April 1775.
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B.
Burning of Washington
The Burning of Washington was a British attack during the War of 1812 in which invading forces captured and set fire to multiple U.S. government buildings in the capital, including the presidential mansion.
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C.
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.
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Valley Forge winter encampment
The Valley Forge winter encampment was the harsh 1777–1778 winter quarters of the Continental Army where, despite severe hardship, it underwent crucial training and emerged as a more disciplined and effective fighting force during the American Revolutionary War.
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Boston Massacre
The Boston Massacre was a deadly confrontation between British soldiers and American colonists in 1770 that intensified anti-British sentiment and helped spark the American Revolution.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (46)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
event of the American Revolutionary War
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military campaign ⓘ |
| alsoKnownAs |
Invasion of Quebec (1775)
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surface form:
American invasion of Canada (1775–1776)
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| approachRoute |
Kennebec River near Skowhegan, Maine
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surface form:
Kennebec River and Maine wilderness route
Lake Champlain route ⓘ |
| belligerent |
Continental Army
ⓘ
Great Britain ⓘ Province of Quebec ⓘ |
| cause |
American attempt to remove British control from Canada
ⓘ
Continental Congress strategy to open a northern front ⓘ |
| commander |
Benedict Arnold
ⓘ
Guy Carleton ⓘ Richard Montgomery ⓘ |
| conflictType | land campaign ⓘ |
| consequence |
discouraged large-scale Canadian participation in the American Revolution
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prevented Thirteen Colonies from expanding the rebellion into Canada ⓘ secured British control of Quebec ⓘ |
| endDate | 1776-05 ⓘ |
| followedBy | Saratoga campaign ⓘ |
| hasPart |
Invasion of Quebec (1775)
self-linksurface differs
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surface form:
American expedition to Montreal
Invasion of Quebec (1775) self-linksurface differs ⓘ
surface form:
Battle of Quebec (1775)
Invasion of Quebec (1775) self-linksurface differs ⓘ
surface form:
Siege of Quebec (1775–1776)
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| historicalPeriod | 18th century ⓘ |
| involvedForce |
British regular troops
ⓘ
Continental Army troops from New England ⓘ Continental Army troops from New York ⓘ Royal Navy support on the St. Lawrence River ⓘ local Canadian militia ⓘ |
| location |
Montreal
ⓘ
Province of Quebec ⓘ Quebec City ⓘ |
| notableAspect | combined operations by two American columns ⓘ |
| notableEvent | death of Richard Montgomery ⓘ |
| objective |
bring Province of Quebec into the American Revolution
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capture Quebec City ⓘ encourage Canadian support against British rule ⓘ |
| opponentOf |
British Army
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surface form:
British Army in North America
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| outcome |
failure of Continental Army to capture Quebec City
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retreat of American forces from Quebec ⓘ |
| partOf | American Revolutionary War ⓘ |
| precededBy | capture of Fort Ticonderoga (1775) ⓘ |
| relatedTo |
Continental Congress invasion plans for Canada
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Quebec Act ⓘ |
| result | British victory ⓘ |
| startDate | 1775-09 ⓘ |
| theaterOfWar | Northern theater of the American Revolutionary War ⓘ |
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Subject: Invasion of Quebec (1775) Description of subject: 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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