Civilian and military occupation
1760-1908
After the British conquest in 1760, the Plains of Abraham continued to be a strategic site for the city: it was the site of the American invasion in 1775-1776, the first line of defence against an attack during the War of 1812, and the home of an arms manufacturer in the late 19th century. What were the Plains of Abraham before they became the park of today?
The American Invasion of 1775
In September 1775, Colonel Benedict Arnold undertook an invasion of the Province of Quebec, one of the first major military operations of the American Revolutionary War. After a difficult journey, the attack on Quebec City on the night of December 30-31, during a storm, ended in defeat for the British troops.
