Canadian Citizenship Practice Test 2024

Who were the commanders of the English and French armies at the Battle of the Plains of Abraham?

1. George Washington and Louis XIV

2. Brigadier James Wolfe and the Marquis de Montcalm

3. Horatio Nelson and Napoleon Bonaparte

4. John Churchill and King Louis XVI

The correct answer is: Brigadier James Wolfe and the Marquis de Montcalm

The Battle of the Plains of Abraham took place on September 13, 1759 during the French and Indian War, which was part of the larger Seven Years' War. It was a pivotal moment in the war as it resulted in a decisive British victory and control of the city of Quebec. The commanders of the English and French armies at this battle were Brigadier James Wolfe and the Marquis de Montcalm, respectively. George Washington, known for his leadership in the American Revolution, was not involved in this particular conflict and Louis XIV and Napoleon Bonaparte were both rulers at a later time, not military leaders in the 1750s. John Churchill was a British military commander but he was not involved in the Battle of the Plains of Abraham. Therefore, option B is the correct answer.