"The Seven Years’ War finally came to an end in February 1763 with the Treaty of Paris. Britain had emerged as a true world empire, with sovereignty over the seas. Hawke’s leadership throughout the war had been instrumental"

Wolfe must have been well aware that this significant victory had secured him an honorable place in the annals of British military history. Once the news reached the shores of his homeland, the late general became known as “The Hero of Quebec,” “The Conqueror of Quebec,” or even more boldly: “The Conqueror of Canada.” The latter title was certainly no exaggeration: Quebec was the main stronghold of French North America, and its capture was tantamount to the conquest of all of Canada.