The Battle of Quebec
by Ethan G.
The battle took place from December 31st to May 1776 in Quebec Canada, but sadly the British won.
The battle took place from December 31st to May 1776 in Quebec Canada, but sadly the British won.
American leaders:
American leaders:
General Daniel Morgan
General Daniel Morgan
General Richard Montgomery
General Richard Montgomery
General Benedict Arnold
General Benedict Arnold
British Leaders:
British Leaders:
Captain William DeLaplace
Captain William DeLaplace
Sir Guy Carleton
Sir Guy Carleton
Colonists' Strength of Force: 1200
Colonists' Strength of Force: 1200
Killed: 48
Killed: 48
Wounded: 34
Wounded: 34
Captured:431
Captured:431
British Strength of Force: 1800
British Strength of Force: 1800
Killed: 5
Killed: 5
Wounded:14
Wounded:14
Captured: 0
Captured: 0
Five facts about the battle.
Five facts about the battle.
1. Benedict Arnold was wounded in this battle and later in another battle he gave away our plans.
1. Benedict Arnold was wounded in this battle and later in another battle he gave away our plans.
2.Our General Richard Montgomery fought hard and was killed.
2.Our General Richard Montgomery fought hard and was killed.
3.During the battle, one of the reasons we lost was there was a blizzard.
3.During the battle, one of the reasons we lost was there was a blizzard.
4.During the Battle of Quebec, the St. Lawrence was frozen sot hey had to cross without falling.
4.During the Battle of Quebec, the St. Lawrence was frozen sot hey had to cross without falling.
5. The Battle of Quebec was the Patriots first loss.
5. The Battle of Quebec was the Patriots first loss.