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Title: William Pitt Widens the Conflict - Battle for a Continent
 
Type: Document
Description: Synopsis of television episode focusing on the Seven Years' War. The French have successfully taken Fort William Henry, Fort Oswego, and defended Fort Carrillon. James Wolfe is appointed general by British Prime Minister William Pitt and the British attack the Fortress of Louisbourg. This episode is part of the "Canada: A People's History" series. Includes links to educational resources, bibliography, and video clips.
Site: Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
 
Title: Carleton Rallies - Guy Carleton Defends Quebec from American Revolutio...
 
Type: Document
Description: This excerpt from the television series "Canada: A People's History" describes the suspenseful days of November and December 1775 as Governor Guy Carleton defends the city of Quebec from the attacking American armies of Brigadier-General Richard Montgomery and Benedict Arnold. Site includes links to educational resources, bibliography, games, puzzles, and video clips.
Site: Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
 
Title: Preparing for Battle - Montcalm and Wolfe - Battle for a Continent
 
Type: Document
Description: General Montcalm prepares for battle against the British in Quebec City. He must deal with a medical crisis, as only 400 troops, many sick and dying, come to reinforce the French. An equally forlorn and pessimistic General Wolfe will lead the British assault on Quebec. From the television series "Canada: A People's History." Includes links to educational resources, bibliography, games, puzzles, video clips, and a biography of General Montcalm.
Site: Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
 
Title: Battle at Fort Carillon - Battle for a Continent
 
Type: Document
Description: French forces, under the command of Louis-Joseph the Marquis de Montcalm, defeat the British troops at Fort Carillon during the Seven Years' War. From the television series "Canada: A People's History." Includes links to educational resources, bibliography, games, puzzles, video clips, and a biography of General Montcalm.
Site: Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
 
Title: British Invasion - Battle for a Continent - Fortress Louisbourg
 
Type: Document
Description: Synopsis of television episode of the British attack on the Fortress of Louisbourg. On June 1, 1758, a massive British force arrived at Louisbourg, led by commander General Jeffery Amherst. To Louisbourg Governor Augustin de Drucour, it appeared that the British were intent on killing everyone and burning the town. This episode is part of the "Canada: A People's History" series. Includes links to educational resources, bibliography, games, puzzles, and video clips.
Site: Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
 
Title: Bombing Ignites the City - Battle for Quebec - Battle for a Continent
 
Type: Document
Description: The British siege of Quebec began the night of Thursday, July 12, 1759. In that first day, three hundred British bombs fell on Quebec. Many churches were destroyed. From the television series "Canada: A People's History." Includes links to educational resources, bibliography, games, puzzles, and video clips.
Site: Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
 
Title: Division in Wolfe's Camp - Battle for Quebec - Battle for a Continent
 
Type: Document
Description: The British bombing of Quebec lasted nine weeks, and still they could not take the city. The British camp was confused and divided. General James Wolfe could not decide where to attack and he faced growing opposition even within his own ranks. From the television series "Canada: A People's History." Includes links to educational resources, bibliography, games, puzzles, and video clips.
Site: Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
 
Title: Montcalm Launches Fireboats - Battle for Quebec - Battle for a Contine...
 
Type: Document Film and Video
Description: At midnight, June 28th, 1759, General Marquis de Montcalm launches his attack. He sends boats and rafts carrying gunpowder to ignite their cargo near the English fleet, anchored off Ile d'Orleans. From the television series "Canada: A People's History." Includes links to educational resources, bibliography, games, puzzles, video clips, and biography of General Montcalm.
Site: Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
 
Title: Marie-Anne de Drucour - "La Bombardière" - Battle for a Continent - Fo...
 
Type: Document Film and Video
Description: Description of television episode on the British attack on Louisbourg. Augustin de Drucour, the governor of Louisbourg, knew the fortress couldn't hold against the British attack. Marie-Anne de Drucour, the governor's wife, climbed to the ramparts and fired three cannons every day during the two-month siege. This episode is part of the "Canada: A People's History" series. Includes links to educational resources, bibliography, games, puzzles, and video clips.
Site: Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
 
Title: Attack on Fort Detroit, War of 1812 - The Detroit Bluff - Isaac Brock ...
 
Type: Document Film and Video
Description: From the television series "Canada: A People's History", a description of Brigadier-General Isaac Brock's attack on Fort Detroit, an offense which relied heavily on bluff. General William Hull surrendered the fort without a fight. Site includes links to educational resources, bibliography, games, puzzles, and video clips.
Site: Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
 
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