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The Battle of Quebec, 1759. France Loses Nearly Everything in the Western Hemisphere, Seeds of American Revolution are Sewn
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The British victory not only shattered France’s grip on Canada, solidifying Britain’s unchallenged supremacy in North America, but in its wake, it sowed additional seeds for a rebellion in its infancy. The very triumph that crowned Britain’s empire set ablaze the rising pride that led to a hunger for freedom in the American colonies, fueling a fire that would soon roar into a revolution, turning former allies into enemies.
Quebec. 13th September, 1759.
British Forces: 4,441 Soldiers.
French Forces: 4,500 Soldiers.
Additional Reading and Research:
- Parkman, Francis. Montcalm and Wolfe.
- Stacey, C.P. Quebec, 1759.
- Gipson, Lawrence. The Great War for Empire.
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Manage episode 440243641 series 3591999
The British victory not only shattered France’s grip on Canada, solidifying Britain’s unchallenged supremacy in North America, but in its wake, it sowed additional seeds for a rebellion in its infancy. The very triumph that crowned Britain’s empire set ablaze the rising pride that led to a hunger for freedom in the American colonies, fueling a fire that would soon roar into a revolution, turning former allies into enemies.
Quebec. 13th September, 1759.
British Forces: 4,441 Soldiers.
French Forces: 4,500 Soldiers.
Additional Reading and Research:
- Parkman, Francis. Montcalm and Wolfe.
- Stacey, C.P. Quebec, 1759.
- Gipson, Lawrence. The Great War for Empire.
[+] If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with a friend.
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