The Battle For North America: French natural and man-made defences

The video explores Quebec's strategic importance due to its geography, with natural and man-made defenses making it a formidable fortress. It highlights the leadership of Marquis de Montcalm, who, despite his personal dislike for the region, prepared extensively for a British attack. The French defenses included both natural barriers and constructed fortifications, supported by a large number of defenders. The British, aware of these defenses, planned their attack carefully, focusing on less defended areas.

What natural feature made Quebec a strategic location for controlling ship movements?

• The wide open plains

• The dense forests

• The narrowing of the Saint Lawrence River

• The high mountain ranges

Who was in charge of the defense of Quebec, despite his dislike for the place?

• William Pitt

• George Washington

• Louis Joseph Marquis de Montcalm

• James Wolfe

What was the primary reason Louis Joseph Marquis de Montcalm took the job of defending Quebec?

• To escape from France

• To gain personal glory

• To explore new territories

• To ensure his family fortune and fulfill his duty

What was the purpose of the royal battery in Quebec's defense?

• To serve as a lookout point

• To store food supplies

• To fire at ships attempting to sail through the Narrows

• To house the soldiers

Where did the French station over 10,000 soldiers to prevent a British landing?

• In the city center of Quebec

• On the Beauport shore

• At the Montmorency Waterfalls

• On the plains of Abraham