This topic reminds of of a quote from John Stuart Mill (referring to his own country): "The battle of Marathon, even as an event in English history, is more important than the battle of Hastings."
One can pick any number of critical turns in history. But if I limit myself to events in North America, I would select the Battle of Quebec in 1759. It ensured our primary influence would be British rather than French.
One can pick any number of critical turns in history. But if I limit myself to events in North America, I would select the Battle of Quebec in 1759. It ensured our primary influence would be British rather than French.