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War of 1812
The United States called a war on Britain which begun the war of 1812. -
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1812-1867
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Red River Settlement
The Red River settlement begins in northwest Canada. The lands granted to Lord Selkirk by the Hudson's Bay Company -
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Red river settlement
The Red River settlement begins in northwest Canada. The lands are granted to Lord Selkirk by the Hudson's Bay Company -
End of War
Victories alternate between the U.S and British forces until the Treaty of Ghent ends the war. -
Assasination
The Métis and Indians under Cuthbert Grant kill Robert Semple. Robert Semple was the governor of the Red River settlement. -
Lachine Canal
The Lachine Canal is completed in Montreal, Quebec. -
Welland Canal
The first Welland Canal is completed -
Toronto
York is renamed to Toronto. -
First Mayor
William Lyon Mackenzie becomes the first mayor of Toronto. -
Railway
Canada's first railway systen is opened. It goes from St Johns, Quebec to La Prairie, Quebec -
Wedster-Ashburton Treaty
The Webster-Ashburton Treaty ends the Aroostook War. -
Transfers
Britain transfers control of the colonial postal system to Canada -
Bytown
Bytown is renamed to Ottawa -
Ottawa
Ottawa becomes the capital of Canada by Queen Victoria. -
Parlament
The cornerstone of the Parliament buildings is built, -
Conferances
The Charlotte Town (Sept 1-9) discusses confederation. The Quebec conferance (Oct, 10-27) indetifies resolutions. -
Confederation
Confederation. North American colonies of Britain unite. By the BNA act to become the dominion of Canada. Sir John A Macdonald is announced the first prime minister of Canada.
