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The British defeated the French and took control over their land as a British colony.
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The Royal Proclamation of 1763 was a document detailing the rights and freedoms of the Aboriginal peoples in the lands which had just been gained by Britain at that time.
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An Act is passed by the British that gives the French certain rights to their culture, as well as expanded Quebec boundaries. Was passed to appease the conquered French.
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The Americans want to sever all ties with the British Crown, and thus fight for it.
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Americans attempt to invade the Canadas, but neither side really wins or loses, efforts to invade Canada fail and America-threatening expansions are ceased.
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With mounting political tensions in Upper and Lower Canada, many are refusing to further tolerate a non-responsible government and rebel. Both rebellions are quashed, however.
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Lord Durham has writeen a report detailing the political situations of the British Colonies, and his recommendation that the colonies adopt a Responsible Government system as opposed to the appointed Family Compact system inspires many.
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The Act of Union is written and decress that the two Canadas be united into one entity.
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The two politicians began working together with the gioal of uniting English and French peoples in the colonies. The bulk of their wrk was done from 1842-1843
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The Quebec Conference is attended by politicians from all across British North America, to debate and decide if they should unite.
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Most of the colonies converge to become the first incarnation of Canada. John A. MacDonald is the first Prime Minister in the Responsible Government.
