pre-Confederation

  • War of 1812 begins

    War of 1812 begins
  • Birth of John A. Macdonald

    Birth of John A. Macdonald
  • union of Canada East and Canada West-Each part of the new colony was given equal seats in the Assembly

    union of Canada East and Canada West-Each part of the new colony was given equal seats in the Assembly
  • Riots in Montreal-Parliament buildings burned down

    Riots in Montreal-Parliament buildings burned down
  • Macdonald refers choice of Capitol to Queen Victoria---She chose Ottawa

    Macdonald refers choice of Capitol to Queen Victoria---She chose Ottawa
  • political deadlock

    political deadlock
  • Population of Canada West passes that of Canada East

    Population of Canada West passes that of Canada East
  • Period: to

    four Governments resign and there were two general elections

  • Quebec Conference

    Quebec Conference
  • Macdonald's government loses by two votes

    Macdonald's government loses by two votes
  • Charlottetown Conference

    Charlottetown Conference
  • First Assembly meeting

    First Assembly meeting
  • London Conference

    London Conference