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CANADA : FRENCH RESISTANCE Le chevalier de Levis, Montcalms successor, defies the English and refuses to surrender, but eventually the French agree to British terms Date: summer 1760
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1760 Agree Chevalier Defiant Defies Eventually Levis Refuses Resistance Successor Surrender Terms Years Montcalm
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1. Title: "Defiant French: Le Chevalier de Levis Stands Firm against English Demands, Summer 1760, Canada" 2. Description: This evocative image captures a pivotal moment in Canadian history as Le Chevalier de Levis, the French successor to the renowned Marquis de Montcalm, defiantly refuses to surrender to the English forces during the summer of 1760. The French resistance, though valiant, was ultimately unsuccessful as the French eventually agreed to the British terms, marking the end of French rule in Canada. 3. Context: The Seven Years' War, also known as the French and Indian War, had been raging between the French and the British since 1756. In 1759, the British, led by General James Wolfe, secured a decisive victory over the French at the Battle of the Plains of Abraham, leaving Montreal as the last major French stronghold in Canada. In the summer of 1760, the French, under the command of Le Chevalier de Levis, held out against the English siege of Montreal. 4. The Image: The photograph depicts Le Chevalier de Levis, a resolute figure, standing tall and firm against the backdrop of the English forces. His unwavering determination is evident as he defies the English demand for surrender. The image is a testament to the French resistance and their unyielding spirit in the face of adversity. 5. Historical Significance: The fall of Montreal marked the end of French rule in Canada and the beginning of British dominance. The image of Le Chevalier de Levis, standing defiantly against the English, serves as a powerful reminder of the courage and resilience of the French people during this period in Canadian history. The eventual surrender, though disappointing, was a significant turning point in the history of Canada and paved the way for the British colonization of the region.
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