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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
British General who was given the hard task of taking Quebec from the French, eventually taking the whole city.
A
James Wolfe
B
Edward Braddock
C
George Washington
D
King George III
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -A British invasion force led by General James Wolfe defeated French troops under the Marquis de Montcalm, leading to the surrender of Quebec to the British. Both commanding officers died from wounds sustained during the battle. The French never recaptured Quebec and effectively lost control of New France in 1760.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Battle of Quebec was fought on 13 September 1759 during the Seven Years War (1756-63). British troops led by Major-General James Wolfe came up against the garrison of French general the Marquis de Montcalm. Wolfe’s victory ultimately led to the conquest of Canada by Britain.

Detailed explanation-3: -James Wolfe, (born Jan. 2, 1727, Westerham, Kent, Eng.-died Sept. 13, 1759, Quebec), commander of the British army at the capture of Quebec from the French in 1759, a victory that led to British supremacy in Canada.

Detailed explanation-4: -An army reformer who attained high rank at a young age, Major-General James Wolfe was Britain’s most celebrated military hero of the 18th century. His victory over the French at Quebec in 1759 resulted in the unification of Canada and the American colonies under the British crown.

Detailed explanation-5: -What event helped General James Wolfe earn a victory in Quebec? General Wolfe led his soldiers up the side of an extremely high bluff during the night and at dawn his army was ready for attack.

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