Question 259

During the War of 1812, which French-Canadian officer, along with 460 soldiers, successfully turned back 4,000 American invaders at the Battle of Châteauguay?

  1. ASamuel de Champlain
  2. BCount Frontenac
  3. CMarquis de Montcalm
  4. DLieutenant-Colonel Charles de Salaberry
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Correct answer: D) Lieutenant-Colonel Charles de Salaberry

Explanation

In 1813, Lieutenant-Colonel Charles de Salaberry and a force of 460 soldiers, who were mostly French Canadiens, defended Canada by turning back 4,000 American invaders at the Battle of Châteauguay.

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