PLAINS OF ABRAHAM AND GENERAL JAMES WOLFE

PLAINS OF ABRAHAM

• Named after Abraham Martin
• Born in France 1589
• He was a fisherman and river pilot

BATTLE OF THE PLAINS OF ABRAHAM

• Began on September 13, 1759
• Fought between the British and French armies
• Fought on the Plains of Abraham

BATTLE OF PLAINS OF ABRAHAM

• Both sides had about 5,000 soldiers
• Both Generals were killed in battle
• Great Britain won the battle

GENERAL JAMES WOLFE

• Born January 2, 1727 in England
• Became a soldier in British army at 14
• Became general of British army age 32

GENERAL JAMES WOLFE

• Led British troops into Battle against France
• Shot early in the battle
• Lived long enough to see Britain win the battle
• Died shortly after

MARQUIS DE MONTCALM

• Born February 28,1712 in France
• First joined French army at age 9
• 1756, he was made general of the French army

MARQUIS DE MONTCALM

• He was killed during the Battle of the Plains of Abraham
• He was buried at the Plains of Abraham
• In a hole made by a British cannon

PLAINS OF ABRAHAM TODAY

• Millions of visitors and tourists every year
• Used for sports, relaxing, concerts and festivals

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