pre-Confederation By dafinner Jan 1, 1812 War of 1812 begins Jan 11, 1815 Birth of John A. Macdonald Jan 1, 1841 union of Canada East and Canada West-Each part of the new colony was given equal seats in the Assembly Jan 1, 1849 Riots in Montreal-Parliament buildings burned down Jan 1, 1857 Macdonald refers choice of Capitol to Queen Victoria---She chose Ottawa Jan 1, 1860 political deadlock Jan 1, 1861 Population of Canada West passes that of Canada East Period: Jan 1, 1861 to Jan 1, 1864 four Governments resign and there were two general elections Jan 1, 1864 Quebec Conference Jun 14, 1864 Macdonald's government loses by two votes Sep 1, 1864 Charlottetown Conference Jan 1, 1866 First Assembly meeting Jan 1, 1866 London Conference
