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'''Québec City''' is the second largest city and capital of the [[Canada|Canadian]] province [[Québec]].  The [[French]] explorer and leader [[Samuel de Champlain]] founded a settlement at Québec in 1608, although earlier settlements had been attempted, the first in 1535, although harsh winters and hostile [[native]]s prevented a city from flourishing.  The fate of [[North America]] was decided in Québec in 1763 during the [[Seven Years' War]] when the [[British]] army under General [[James Wolfe]] defeated the French general [[Louis-Joseph de Montcalm]] and took the city. France would later cede New France to Great Britain.  The lack of a French threat decreased the need for the American colonies to depend on Great Britain for protection.
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'''Québec City''' is the second largest city and capital of the [[Canada|Canadian]] province [[Québec]].  The [[French]] explorer and leader [[Samuel de Champlain]] founded a settlement at Québec in 1608, although earlier settlements had been attempted, the first in 1535, although harsh winters and hostile natives prevented a city from flourishing.  The fate of Canada  was decided in Québec in 1763 during the [[Seven Years' War]] when the [[British]] army under General [[James Wolfe]] defeated the French general [[Louis-Joseph de Montcalm]] and took the city. France would later cede New France to Great Britain.  The lack of a French threat decreased the need for the American colonies to depend on Great Britain for protection.
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The City is unique in [[North America]] as the old part of the city is surrounded by city walls.  A large [[hotel]], the [[Chateau Frontenac]] over looks the narrowing of the [[Saint Lawrence River]] and the entire city.  The city is well know for it's winter festival and in 2008 is celebrating it's 400th anniversary.
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The City is unique in North America as the old part of the city is surrounded by city walls.  A large hotel, the [[Chateau Frontenac]] over looks the narrowing of the [[Saint Lawrence River]] and the entire city.  The city is well know for it's winter festival and in 2008 is celebrating it's 400th anniversary.
    
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