British North America

By melissa15

  • Quebec Act

    Guy Carelton persuaded British Parliment to pass the Quebec Act recognizing French Civil and Religious rights.

  • Revolutionary War

    The Revolutionary War in America begins.

  • McKenzie River

    Alexander McKenzie reached the McKenzie River. He was sent by the North West Company to find better fur trading areas.

  • Constitutional Act

    The Constitutional Act divided Quebec into two colonies called Upper Canada and Lower Canada

  • Pacific Ocean

    Alexander McKenzie reaches the Pacific Ocean after being sent by the North West Company to find better fur trading areas.

  • Lord Selkirk

    Lord Selkirk sent a group of immigrants to establish a settlement on the Red River. This area is now Manitoba.

  • War of 1812

    The US declared war on the UK. The US tried to capture Upper and Lower Canada, but Canadian troops managed to fight them off. This helped to create a sense of Unity among Canadians.

  • War of 1812

    The war ended, and there was a sense of unity created among Canadians

  • Growing Discontent

    The Frech citizens of Canada were becoming bitter about the way their government was being run.

  • Uprisings of 1837

    A revolt lead by Louis Joseph Papineau in Lower Canada took place. This convinced the British Government that there were problems with the government in Canada

  • Lord Durham's Report

    Lord Durham is sent to investigate the government. His reccomendations lead to responsible government in Canada.

  • Responsible Government

    The province of Canada and Nova Scotia gain responsible government.

  • Civil War

    The American Civil War increased the demand for Canadian goods.

  • Confederation Plan

    The Province of Canada approves the plan for Confederation, but Newfoundland and PEI reject it.

  • Confederation

    The British North America Act, which established the Dominion of Canada, took effect. Canada had four provinces at the time- New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Ontario, and Quebec.