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Which French force did Wolfe defeat to capture Quebec city?

  • Force under Marquis de Montcalm

  • Force under Louis XIV

  • Force under Napoleon

  • Force under Jacques Cartier

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The capture of Quebec City by British forces under General James Wolfe in 1759 was a pivotal moment in the Seven Years' War. Wolfe's victory over the French forces led by General Louis-Joseph de Montcalm marked a turning point in the conflict, ultimately leading to British control of Canada.
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