canada Flashcards
1
Q
was canada an american or british success
A
british success
2
Q
when was the attack on canada
A
1775
3
Q
why did congress want to invade canada
A
they hoped that the french would join the rebels and weaken britain further
4
Q
describe what happened in the invasion of canada
A
- september 1775- 2 expeditions set out to canada and quebec
- montgomery with 1200 men advanced through the waterway
- benedict arnold marched through Maine to meet montgomery to capture Quebec
- they wasted time capturing other firts
- montgomery captured montreal with 150 men in november
- dec 1775- joined arnold- who had around 700 hungry and sick men
- imperative that they attack quickly- as most american enlistments expired at the end of the year
- american assualt on quebec was in a snowstorm on 31st dec 1775
- ended badly, faced 1800 french canadian men under british commander General Carleton
5
Q
why did the americans fail
A
americans suffered from a lack of supplies- very hungry
assault made in a snowstorm- poor visibility
many deserted
men sick- smallpox and dysentry common
6
Q
what was the result of the failed invasion
A
- montreal was abandoned
- americans retreated from canada
- montgomery was killed
- arnold wounded
- americans had a lack of supplies and many deserted, army left weakened
