AMERICAN REVOLUTION^BATTLE OF QUEBEC (CONT.)
In September 1775, the Continental Army began moving into Quebec, with the goal of liberating it from British military control. Brigadier General Richard Montgomery led one force up Lake Champlain, successfully besieging Fort St. Jean and capturing Montreal on November 13. Colonel Benedict Arnold led a force of 1,100 men through the wilderness of Maine toward the city of Quebec.
AMERICAN REVOLUTION – BATTLE OF QUEBEC
Overview The Battle of Quebec was an attempt on December 31, 1775, by American colonial forces to capture the city of Quebec, drive the British military from the Province of Quebec, and enlist French Canadian support for the American Revolutionary War.
The British governor of Quebec, General Guy Carleton, could not get significant outside help because the St. Lawrence … Continue reading →
AMERICAN REVOLUTION – FORT TICONDEROGA
Once the British detachment retreated to Boston, the Siege of Boston began. As the rebels continued to gather around Boston, they realized that they did not have the munitions or cannon to carry out successful siege or military operations.
Fort Ticonderoga, which is located on Lake Champlain, became an objective for its stores of munitions and the strategic position of … Continue reading →