User:Enclavehunter/Sandbox/ La Belle État

Points of Divergence
On November 11, 1775, the 21st Governor of the Province of Quebec, General Guy Carleton, attempted to flee Montreal and the advancing Continental Army by disguising himself as a commoner. His plan nearly worked, but colonial troops discovered his indentity when inspecting all boats traveling down the St. Lawrence River and away from Montreal. His capture caused morale in British units across the Thirteen Colonies and Canada to drop. However, his capture had a direct impact on the defenses of Quebec City.

Without his leadership or military experience, the small British garrison at Quebec City was unprepared for an offensive when the Continental Army under General Richard Montgomery and Colonel Benedict Arnold arrived in December of that year. Thus, the city quickly falls in a daring operation that costs very little lives.

Presidents

 * 1) John Jay (F) (1789 - 1797)

Vice Presidents

 * 1) John Rutledge (F) (1789 - 1797)