In 1762, towards the end of the war, French forces attacked St. John's, Newfoundland. If successful, the expedition would have strengthened France's hand at the negotiating table. Although they took St. John's and raided nearby settlements, the French forces were eventually defeated by British troops at the Battle of Signal Hill. This was the final battle of the war in North America, and it forced the French to surrender to Lieutenant Colonel William Amherst. The victorious British now controlled all of eastern North America. COUNT 5
QSN1 Where did the French attack in 1762? ANS1 St. John's, Newfoundland QSN2 What advantage would taking St. John's have provided for the French? ANS2 the expedition would have strengthened France's hand at the negotiating table QSN3 Did the French hold St. John's? ANS3 French forces were eventually defeated by British troops QSN4 Did the French take St. John's? ANS4 they took St. John's QSN5 Where was the final battle between the French and British in North America? ANS5 Battle of Signal Hill