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Period: Jan 1, 1497 to
Canadian Historic Events
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Oct 24, 1497
John Cabot reaches coasts of Newfoundland and Cape Breton
The Italian born navigator, John Cabot, reaches the coasts of Newfoundland and Cpae Breton -
Oct 24, 1534
Jacque Cartier explores the Saint Lawrence River
Jacque Cartier explores the Saint Lawrence River and claims it for France -
Newfoundland becomes England's first overseas colony
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Hudson's Bay Company is established
Londom traders establish the Hudson's Bay Company -
Treaty of Paris gives England control of France's territory
The Treaty of Paris gives England control of France's territory in North America -
Refugees loyal to the British move to Canada
Refugees from the American Revolutionary War who are loyal to the British move North to present day Canada -
War of 1812
American invasion of area around the Great Lakes and the Canadian frontier -
Oregon Treaty
Oregon Treaty between the United States and Canada sets the new border at the 49th parallel -
Dominion of Canada is former and self-government is granted
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Gold Rush
Gold Rush takes place along the Upper Yukon River -
Canada fights on the side of the British and French
Canada fights along with the British and French in World War I -
Canadian Great Depression
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Canada joins World War II
Canadian forces join the Allied Powers in World War II -
World War II Ends
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Apollo 11 lands
US spacecraft Apollo 11 lands on the moon with Canadian-built landing gear -
US/Canada Free Trade Agreement
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Canada sends troops and supplies to aid Us
Canada sends troops and supplies to aid US in the Persian Gulf -
North America Free Trade Agreement
The North America Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) comes into effect, linking Canada, the United States and Mexico in a new economic partnership -
Canada decides not to be a part of the military coalition
Canada decides not to be a part of the military coalition led by the United States against Iraq