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Canada's History › Key Events
What was the Battle of the Plains of Abraham?
- A 1759 battle where British forces defeated the French, marking the end of France's empire in North America
- A battle between Indigenous peoples and French settlers
- A Civil War battle fought near Quebec City
- A battle during the War of 1812 against the Americans
Why this is the correct answer
On the Plains of Abraham near Quebec City in 1759, British forces under General Wolfe defeated the French under General Montcalm in a battle that lasted only about 15 minutes. This decisive victory ended French imperial control in North America and shaped modern Canada.